Students will be exploring their individually chosen theme. They will be creating artwork using a variety of media in experimental ways. Concepts and meaningful ideas will be developed with the support of in depth research.
The work will be presented in a written Personal Study of between 1000-3000 words. In addition to a body of practical artwork which fulfills the Personal Investigation.
Written feedback will also be provided by peers and teaching staff where appropriate to support progress and reporting.
Work will be assessed against the 4 AQA assessment objectives resulting in a grade A*-E.
The space around an object rather than the object itself.
The arrangement of elements within a work of art.
The setting for an event, statement, or idea
A term used to describe artworks composed from a combination of different media or materials
Sources can include such references as the work of artists, craftspeople, designers and/or makers, the built environment, the natural world, objects and/or artefacts
Using appropriate specialist vocabulary, written annotation should supplement visual material and could support the student’s evidencing of ideas development, observations, reflections, evaluations and personal intentions.
Visually showing an idea for a piece of artwork, usually drawn out with some annotation.
Trialling and reviewing compositions, ideas, materials and colours to work towards a successful completed outcome.
Pieces of artwork created in response to sources, imagery and experimentation, usually outside of a sketchbook on a scale larger than A3. These could be 2D, 3D or digital.
Trial, test be inventive with.
Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas linking to society, culture, what makes us human and what makes them who they are. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them. They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them. Being able to express themselves & their ideas through their art, gives them the opportunity to have a personal opinion and express this.
Students learn to discuss, share and express their ideas and opinions in considered and respectful ways. Student gain a deeper understanding of the world and people around them.
Students will be exploring their individually chosen theme. They will be creating artwork using a variety of media in experimental ways. Concepts and meaningful ideas will be developed with the support of in depth research.
The work will be presented in a written Personal Study of between 1000-3000 words. In addition to a body of practical artwork which fulfils the Personal Investigation.
Written feedback will also be provided by peers and teaching staff where appropriate to support progress and reporting.
Work will be assessed against the 4 AQA assessment objectives resulting in a grade from A*-E.
Trial, test be inventive with.
Pieces of artwork created in response to sources, imagery and experimentation, usually outside of a sketchbook on a scale larger than A3. These could be 2D, 3D or digital.
Trialling and reviewing compositions, ideas, materials and colours to work towards a successful completed outcome.
Visually showing an idea for a piece of artwork, usually drawn out with some annotation.
Using appropriate specialist vocabulary, written annotation should supplement visual material and could support the student’s evidencing of ideas development, observations, reflections, evaluations and personal intentions.
Sources can include such references as the work of artists, craftspeople, designers and/or makers, the built environment, the natural world, objects and/or artefacts
A term used to describe artworks composed from a combination of different media or materials.
The setting for an event, statement, or idea
The arrangement of elements within a work of art.
The space around an object rather than the object itself.
Through the individual approach to the areas and ideas explored, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of topics linking to society, culture, consumerism, the environment, what makes us human and what makes them who they are. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them. They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them.
Students learn to discuss, share and express their ideas and opinions in considered and respectful ways. Student gain a deeper understanding of the world and people around them.
Students will select one theme from the AQA exam paper. They will then be exploring their individually chosen theme. They will be creating artwork using a variety of media in experimental ways. Concepts and meaningful ideas will be developed with the support of in depth research.
Written feedback will also be provided by peers and teaching staff where appropriate to support progress and reporting.
Work will be assessed against the 4 AQA assessment objectives resulting in a grade A*-E.
First thoughts on a theme or project title which you explore through writing, drawing, photography etc.
Your own photography and drawings from direct observation
Internet, books, magazines etc.
An art form in which the underlying idea or concept and the process by which it is achieved are more important than any tangible product.
The arrangement of elements within a work of art.
The setting for an event, statement, or idea
Sources can include such references as the work of artists, craftspeople, designers and/or makers, the built environment, the natural world, objects and/or artefacts.
Using appropriate specialist vocabulary, written annotation should supplement visual material and could support the student’s evidencing of ideas development, observations, reflections, evaluations and personal intentions.
Trialling and reviewing compositions, ideas, materials and colours to work towards a successful completed outcome.
Trial, test be inventive with
Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas linking to society, culture, what makes us human and what makes them who they are. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them. They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them. Being able to express themselves & their ideas through their art, gives them the opportunity to have a personal opinion and express this.
Students learn to discuss, share and express their ideas and opinions in considered and respectful ways. Student gain a deeper understanding of the world and people around them.
Students will select one theme from the AQA exam paper. They will then be exploring their individually chosen theme. They will be creating artwork using a variety of media in experimental ways. Concepts and meaningful ideas will be developed with the support of in depth research.
Written feedback will also be provided by peers and teaching staff where appropriate to support progress and reporting.
Work will be assessed against the 4 AQA assessment objectives resulting in a grade A*-E.
An art form in which the underlying idea or concept and the process by which it is achieved are more important than any tangible product.
The arrangement of elements within a work of art.
The setting for an event, statement, or idea
Sources can include such references as the work of artists, craftspeople, designers and/or makers, the built environment, the natural world, objects and/or artefacts
Visually showing an idea for a piece of artwork, usually drawn out with some annotation.
Trialling and reviewing compositions, ideas, materials and colours to work towards a successful completed outcome.
Pieces of artwork created in response to sources, imagery and experimentation, usually outside of a sketchbook on a scale larger than A3. These could be 2D, 3D or digital.
Can refer to both to the type of art (painting, sculpture, printmaking) as well as the materials an artwork is made from.
Formerly known as ‘Externally Set Task’. For Component 2, students must select one starting point from the externally set assignment paper. They will complete prep work and then sit at 15 hour exam to complete the final piece.
Effectively conveying thoughts or feelings. Where the process and style of creation is emphasised rather than the final product. Expression in art might be seen in bold colour, or gestural mark making.
Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas linking to society, culture, what makes us human and what makes them who they are. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them. They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them. Being able to express themselves & their ideas through their art, gives them the opportunity to have a personal opinion and express this.
Students learn to discuss, share and express their ideas and opinions in considered and respectful ways. Student gain a deeper understanding of the world and people around them.