A level induction 2014
- 1. Introduction to A Level Art at Beaumont
- 2. Welcome to A LEVEL ART, this is the beginning of a hard, but enjoyable two years. Art is not easy; it’s about hard work, creativity and the will to do well. If you listen to the help, advice and guidance that we will give you and give 100% in every piece of work, and try your best, you will succeed. You’re A level is very important and to get the maximum from your coursework you must complete all set assignments and make sure you live, breathe and eat art. You have chosen this option, so we expect nothing but your best. Welcome ...
- 3. We currently run the EDEXCEL UNENDORSED ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN course. This allows you the freedom to explore different areas of art, such as painting, printmaking, textiles, photography, graphical communication, sculpture and contextual studies. The course encourages you to create a personal and imaginative approach. The course consists of four units over 2 years: YEAR 12: UNIT 1-COURSEWORK 60% UNIT 2-EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT 40% YEAR 13: UNIT 3-COURSEWORK (DEVELOPED FROM PERSONAL STARTING POINT) 60% UNIT 4-EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT 40% The Course ...
- 4. Throughout year 12 you will be introduced to the different art disciplines through a series of workshops. You will be set assignment tasks based on these workshops, all based around one theme. For each art discipline you will be expected to use your own initiative, research artists, primary images, take good quality photographs and annotate and review your work. We are here to guide you, and you are privileged to have 2 teachers that specialise in different art disciplines, but we will not do the work for you. What to Expect… ...
- 5. As a artist you must be punctual, have good attendance and be well equipped. To not turn up to lessons, be late and have poor attendance will ultimately have a major effect on your overall grade. If you fall into this pattern your work will suffer, you will be playing catch-up and your work will be weak resulting either in being asked to leave the course or a poor grade. You must have your sketchbook with you and be fully equipped for every lesson. What to Expect…
- 6. Getting a good grade is only possible by covering all of the marking criteria. You can be the most talented artist there is but if you do not have the sketchbook and work to back up your final pieces you will get very little marks. You must cover all of the assessment criteria above to get the marks and achieve a good grade. Marking…
- 7. Look at equipment list and try to start collecting this through to September. This is an essential equipment list which you must have. You should be trying to introduce independence into your work to get the highest possible grade and this can be done easily by collecting newspaper and magazine articles/internet information or gallery visits of artists you like. You do not need to buy the magazines or books but be aware of what is going on around you now in the art world. Equipment…
- 8. Essential: -A range of pencils -Pens (including a biro and a fineliner) -Coloured pencils (at least 5 different colours) -Masking tape -A glue stick -Rubber -A 30cm ruler Preferable: -A tool box to keep equipment at its best -Paint brushes -Scissors Equipment list…
- 9. http://artatbeaumontschool.blogspot.co.uk http://www.pinterest.com/beaumontart/ The Beaumont Art Blog can be found on the school website and using the link above. Your Home Learning will be posted on here, Power Points as well as current exhibitions and other useful Art links The Beaumont Art Pinterest can be found on the school website and using the link above. This is used for Artist research, Art techniques as well as good A Level Art examples created by students to inspire you. Over the summer create your own Pinterest account and follow Beaumont Art
- 10. Summer List… 1. Using the title ‘Places I have been’, take and print at least 20 photographs. It is up to you how you interpret this title. It may be that you are going on holiday and use this as your inspiration or it could simply be taking photographs around your home. Think carefully about your subject matter, colour and composition. 2. From your photographs create a series of A5 drawings. 3. Go to two Art exhibitions over the summer. Take photographs (if you can), collect leaflets and create drawings. These can go in your sketchbook in September. 4. Join Pinterest, follow Beaumont and begin to create an album of Art you like. This will be really helpful when we begin your coursework in September. Here is a useful website you can use to find out what exhibitions are on over the summer: http://www.timeout.com/london/art Beaumont Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/beaumontart/ Beaumont Blog: http://artatbeaumontschool.blogspot.co.uk