1. GCSE ART & DESIGN: Fine Art
Roundwood Park School
GCSE
ART & DESIGN:
Fine Art

2. Benefits of Art Self expression Develops creativity
Independent thinking skills
A non-essay based subject
Develops analytical skills
Broadens ICT skills
Increases cultural awareness
Develops visual awareness
Supports a broad and balanced curriculum

3. What is covered during the course?
Observational drawing
Print making – lino, collagraph, etching, screen printing
Painting with different paint media e.g. acrylics, watercolours, inks
3D, relief, clay, modroc
Experimenting with mixed media
Photography
Digital manipulation
Critical reference – looking at the work of other artists

4. Gallery Visits
Induction day for yr9 including a trip to Cambridge Botanical Gardens and Art Gallery
Art trips in the Spring Term have previously included Amsterdam, Paris, New York and Berlin
Visits to galleries e.g. Tate Modern and other major or smaller galleries.

5. Students’ work

6. Careers in Art Jewellery Design Graphic Design Gallery Curator
Exhibition Organiser
Art Conservation
Textile Designer
Landscape Gardener
Product Design
Digital Artist
Publishing
Graphic Design
Architecture
Illustration
Animation
Photography
Fashion
3D Design
Interior Design
Stage Design

7. Assessment for GCSE Art courses
Coursework (60% of marks)
Work covered in year (including mock exam)
Timed Assignment (40% of marks)
A theme or title is set by the exam board, such as Forces, Ordinary/Extra-ordinary, Similarities/Differences.
Students have approx. 8 weeks planning followed by 2 full days to produce their piece of work based on the theme.
An exhibition of the work is held at the end of yr11.

8. GCSE Art results over the last 4 years%

9. Progression to A’level Art
Grade 6 in Art or Textiles is required in order to continue to A’ level Art
Students often follow the A’ level course with a one year Art Foundation course, before their specialised Art degree.