Peter Symonds College Prospectus 2014
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Art - Fine ArtAQAArt places a distinct emphasis on the exploration of ideas, materials, visual and sensory sources. Our course aims to develop your creativity, curiosity, drawing skills and your knowledge and awareness of art. The course will concentrate on the development of a range of expressive, analytical and interpretative skills. AS LevelDuring the first two terms of the course you will have the opportunity to experience drawing, painting, three dimensional experimentation, printmaking and photography. This phase provides the basis for one extensive practical project (Portfolio Unit). Alongside this work you will be expected to build up evidence of your critical awareness of the wider context of art within culture to complement and inform your practical work. Towards the end of the course you will complete a controlled assignment involving an eight week timed response to externally set topics. A2 LevelIn the second year you will specialise in one or more of the practical areas covered at AS. Art combines well with any other advanced level subject and remains the appropriate preparatory course for foundation and degree level courses at art college and university. It is possible to combine two art subjects. This is to be considered carefully as the deadline days for each of these subjects are the same and so students who study two art subjects will need to be very well organised. Standard entry requirements plus, if you have not studied Art at GCSE level, you will need to have enthusiasm and commitment for the subject. Art - PhotographyAQAPhotography is taught within the Art Department and places an emphasis on the exploration of both its theory and practice. It aims to develop your photographic skills, knowledge and understanding. Photography is concerned with the development of a range of expressive, analytical, interpretative and practical skills through photographic image making. Students will be given opportunities to investigate the possibilities of the medium through the use of its inherent processes and materials. AS LevelAt the beginning of the course you will work on teacher-led project briefs introducing you to the course and the subject. This can include both digital and chemical approaches. You will gain skills in using camera equipment to make visual recordings, adjusting images in a darkroom and using computer technology, and thinking and writing about photographs. Alongside your practical work you will be expected to build up evidence of your critical, cultural awareness of the wider context of photography to complement and inform your practical work. In time students are able and expected to pursue their own personal lines of enquiry through individually-structured practical project briefs. Towards the end of the course you will complete a controlled assignment to externally set project topics. A2 LevelIn the second year you will continue your work in the areas covered at AS, but in much greater depth, and with an increased level of complexity, sophistication and ambition. Students are expected to have their own camera (either digital or film) by the end of the first half-term. Studying photography has a financial cost and although some of these are met by the college (e.g. film processing chemicals) students must pay for other consumables (such as film and photographic paper), though these are available through the college at reduced prices. It is possible to combine two art subjects. This is to be considered carefully as the deadline days for each of these subjects are the same and so students who study two arts subjects will need to be very well organised.
AQAThe scope of the course is broad and an emphasis is placed on looking at the world around us as a source of inspiration for visual design and artwork. Developing artistic and design skills and exploring the use of textile processes and materials to create a range of expressive and interpretative practical work are central to the course. The aim is to develop your creativity, technical skill, knowledge and understanding of both contemporary practice in textiles and the diverse cultural and historical background that this is rooted in. We are committed to helping students develop their own style of work over the AS and A2 course. AS LevelDuring the first phase of the course you will work on set projects encouraging you to experiment with alternative materials, surface pattern, print, free machining and constructed textiles. In the second phase you will be expected to extend this experience by completing an externally set project. Alongside this practical work you will be expected to build up evidence of critical studies of the wider context and use of textiles to complement and inform your practical work. A2 LevelIn the second year the course enables you to develop your own interests and individual expertise through a bespoke project tailored to you. This allows you more time to create more ambitious garments/outfits or artworks, as you prefer. There is also a written element to this part of the course. Finally you will study for an externally set project. This work, along with that from AS, will provide you with a portfolio suitable for Foundation or Degree Level applications. In recent years we have also had the opportunity to join a trip to New York run by the Art Department. Textiles is taught within the Art Department and the AS qualification prepares students to carry on to A2 and further art related degree courses in Fashion, Printed and Constructed Textiles or alternatively Fine Art/Textile Art. Other students have used it as a springboard for related Degrees such as Fashion Marketing/Buying/Promotion, Product Design, Interior Design and Architecture, for example. It is possible to combine two art subjects. This is to be considered carefully as the deadline days for each of these subjects are the same and so students who study two art subjects will need to be very well organised.
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