| Title/Name |
Course Title/Exam
Board, Syllabus details |
Art - Fine Art
Examination Board: OCR
AS Code: F411/F421 A2 Code: F431/F441
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| What will I learn? |
What will I gain from doing this
course
Aims/Objectives
What will I do |
The acquisition of Fine art skills
and understanding through a personal development.
The aim of this examination is to
encourage independence and individuality. It demands a high
degree of commitment - developing skills can be very time-consuming!
However, it can also be rewarding and great fun.
Develop knowledge in Fine Art and
the development of meaning through visual exploration within
a personal or social context.
Develop skills in control of formal elements, techniques and
technologies and the application to the selected media.
Gain understanding through a reflective combination of knowledge
and skills resulting in an expressive outcome.
Understand context within Fine Art as this is a significant
element of knowledge. It refers to how ideas, feelings and
meanings connect to images and artefacts at a personal level
and how they are also socially constructed over time through
genres, styles and traditions. Candidates need to demonstrate
an understanding of context in their work.
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| What are the entry requirements |
What is the minimum skills or qualification
level the learner needs to start this course |
GCSE Art grade A/B
In certain exceptional circumstances students may be accepted
on to the course without GCSE art but they would need to demonstrate
ability and commitment by submitting artwork that would enable
staff to assess their potential.
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| How will I be assessed |
Method of Assessment (exam, coursework
etc.) Course Content
Style of Teaching and Learning
|
Coursework and exam
Fine Art
Candidates must take the following units:
F411 AS Fine Art Coursework Portfolio
F421 AS Fine Art Controlled Assignment 5 hours
F431 A2 Fine Art Personal Investigation
F441 A2 Fine Art Controlled Assignment 15 hours
AS
Unit F411: Coursework Portfolio
- Candidates produce a portfolio
of work from starting points, topics or themes determined
by their centre.
- The focus is on including work
that shows exploration, research, acquisition of techniques
and skills.
Unit F421: Controlled Assignment
- Candidates select one starting
point from an early release question paper.
- Candidates are to be given a minimum
of three weeks in which to plan and prepare.
- Candidates are then given five
hours of controlled time to work on developing their ideas
to realisation(s)/outcome(s)
A2 Units
Unit F431 Personal investigation
- Candidates submit one major project
that has a personal significance.
- The investigation includes a related
personal study that must be between 1000 and 3000 words.
Unit F441: Controlled Assignment
- Candidates select one starting
point from an early release question paper.
- Candidates are to be given a minimum
of three weeks at least in which to plan and prepare.
- Candidates are then given 15 hours
of controlled time to realise their ideas into a final outcome
or outcomes.
Schemes of Assessment
AS Unit F410-F416 Coursework Portfolio 60% of the total AS
GCE marks
AS Unit F420-F426 Controlled Assignment 40% of the total AS
GCE marks
A2 Unit F431-F436 Personal Investigation 30% of the total
A2
A2 Unit F441-F446 Controlled Assignment 20% of the total A2
We encourage creativity and independent
thinking and students will need to make a consistent effort
at all stages. However we offer one-to-one support in order
to help the student to achieve their full potential.
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| What are the costs |
What equipment will I need (if appropriate)
Any other costs |
A selection of Art media such as drawing
pencils, oil pastels and paints for use at home, sketchbook,
an A1 size art portfolio (sketchbooks and portfolios available
through school).
Cost of travel and entrance to galleries and exhibitions. |
| Is there anything else I need to know |
Where will I study What
support will I receive
Where can I get further information
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Stratford Grammar School for Girls:
in the art room but mainly in the dedicated year 12/13 Studio
space
One to one staff support
OCR website |
| Future Opportunities |
Progression to further education, study
or work |
For careers in Art and design progression
on to a Foundation Art course is recommended. In rare cases,
application directly to degree level. |
