ART and DESIGN



ART & DESIGNSummer Preparation Work for A level Art & DesignOver the summer, we would like you to keep a sketchbook to record drawings, reference materials and ideas. Our theme for the first term will be ‘Close Up’. Gather images, (primary and secondary sources), take macro photos, sketch from observation and record ideas relating to this theme and start researching artists in preparation for September. Suggested Artists:Gillean WearingGerhard RichterPeter DoigAndy GoldsworthyJenny Saville Louise Bourgeois Frida Kahlo Sarah GrahamAndreas GurskyKarl BlossfeldAnish Kapoor Use these as starting points - ideally find artists that YOU are PASSIONATE about. Pinterest is a fantastic web resource – use it! We would also like you to visit at least one exhibition during the holidays, below are a few ideas of places to go… London galleries:Tate ModernTate BritainThe Royal Academy of Arts - Summer Exhibition - always worth visiting.Bristol:Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, ArnolfiniBirmingham; Icon Gallery, City MuseumOxford; Ashmolean, Pitt RiversLiverpool; Tate Liverpool; Walker Art GalleryWe would love you to join us in September full of fresh ideas, questions and enthusiasm for an exciting course. We would like you to bring sketchbooks and any objects of interest (that could be drawn for Close-up theme) with you.Enjoy your holiday!Course Outline: A level Art and DesignA Level – two year courseComponent 1 – Personal investigation This is a practical investigation supported by written material. The investigation should be a coherent, in-depth study that demonstrates the student’s ability to construct and develop a sustained line of reasoning from an initial starting point to a final realisation.No time limit96 marks60% of A levelComponent 2 – Externally set assignmentStudents should consider the starting points and select one. In the 15 hours, students must produce a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes, informed by their preparatory work.Preparatory period + 15 hours supervised time. 96 marks40% of A level ................
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