Art
Contact : Mr D Cimmermann Email : cimmermannd @ pocklingtonschool . com
Course : A Level Fine Art Exam Board : Edexcel
Art at Pocklington has developed over the years to offer students the opportunity to respond to contemporary trends within the art world . With this in mind it is now possible to approach the subject in two ways . Students may choose to do Fine Art or Photography . It is possible for some students to do both if they are aiming for a career in art .
CONTENT OF COURSE
Personal Study : A 2000 word essay .
Personal Investigation : A full range of practical work and supporting studies presented as an exhibition of work .
Externally Set Assignment : A portfolio of work leading up to a 15 hour exam .
COURSE ENTRY AND QUALIFICATIONS
Students considering Fine Art or Photography should have a commitment to and interest in creativity and exploration .
Academic qualifications for the course are the same as the school requirement for the Sixth Form . Art at GCSE is recommended for A level Art .
FINE ART AS A QUALIFICATION FOR FURTHER STUDY AND CAREER OPTIONS
This course is suitable for students who have an interest or aptitude for the subject or who wish to pursue careers for which an art background is relevant . These might include advertising , architecture , television , theatre , art gallery work , product design , photography and animation .
The normal route for pupils wishing to study beyond Sixth Form would be a foundation course . For more information please contact the Head of the Art Department .
COURSE OUTLINE
A level ( examining all components of the 2 year course )
PAPER CONTENT MARKS AVAILABLE
Personal Investigation
Personal Study
Externally Set Assignment
A full range of practical work and supporting studies presented as an exhibition of work
A 2000 word essay
A portfolio of work leading up to a 15-hour exam
60 %
40 %
“ A delightful exhibition , demonstrating a wide range of media , skills and techniques . How lovely that the students can have a wider audience in the lovely setting .”
Visitor to Pock Art Sixth Form Exhibition at Burton Agnes Hall
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