The GCSE Art and Design course requires

students to complete work at home. This

work will be part of their coursework so its

important that they maintain examination

standards. Providing some basic materials

will help support you child working outside

the classroom. We suggest some colouring

pencils, drawing pencils, different

coloured biros, felt pens, scissors and a

glue stick. You do not need to spend a lot

of money on expensive materials from

specialist shops because many high street

chains and local markets sell good quality

low priced materials.

What support is available for my child?

We offer after school support each night of the week for all GCSE students. They can come and complete coursework

and homework using specialist equipment and materials. Students have access to ICT facilities and a colour printer. At

least one member of staff is available each night for students to speak to and get support. The department offers

specialist papers to complete homework tasks. Any students who do not have resources at home to complete work

may borrow what they need from us.

In year 11 we offer students a day workshop during the February half term to allow them extra time to complete

the examination preparation work .

Key times for GCSE students

Year 11 GCSE examination Exam papers will be issued the week beginning 29th January Exams will take place 27th March and 28th March

Good attendance and punctuality is an essential as once the paper has been issued they will have exactly 7 weeks to respond to the question producing ideas for a final piece. Students will develop preparation studies within a sketch book and then develop a final outcome during the 10 hour examination

Students should be working independently at home on developing responses to add to their sketch book.

The art rooms will be open each evening from 3-4 for students to use.

The BTEC Art and Design course require

students to complete work at home. This

work will be part of their coursework so its

important that they maintain examination

standards. Providing some basic materials

will help support you child working outside

the classroom. We suggest some colouring

pencils, drawing pencils, different

coloured biros, felt pens, scissors and a

glue stick. You do not need to spend a lot

of money on expensive materials from

specialist shops because many high street

chains and local markets sell good quality

low priced materials.

What support is available for my child?

We offer after school support each night of the week for all

BTEC students. They can come and complete coursework and

homework using specialist equipment and materials. Students

have access to ICT facilities and a colour printer. At least one

member of staff is available each night for students to speak to

and get support. The department offers specialist papers to

complete homework tasks. Any students who do not have

resources at home to complete work may borrow what they

need from us.

In year 11 we offer students a workshops during the February

half term to allow them extra time to complete work on exam

preparation.

Key times for BTEC students

Year 11 BTEC Exam paper issued week beginning 22nd January 2017 (Unit 2)

Practical Exam dates 23rd April 24th April

Students will have 20 hours of lesson time to produce research and ideas for a piece of design work. During the 20 hours pupils will choose from a range of design based questions, then produce research into the chosen theme which will be presented in a sketchbook. Students will be expected to develop their own original design and prepare to produce this as a final piece in the exam. They will have 10 hours to produce a final outcome (spread over two days) Good attendance and punctuality is an essential as once the paper has been issued they will have exactly 20 hours of lesson time to meet the brief . Students should be working independently at home on developing responses to add to their sketch book.

The art rooms will be open each evening from 3-4 for students to use.

Year 11 BTEC practical Exam Unit 7 will be on the 30th April

In this exam pupils will be issued an externally set design task and are expected to produce design solutions in one day under exam conditions. It is essential that students attend this day as the exam can not be repeated. The students will be given a design brief to explore and respond to. This will involve producing observational drawing which will form the basis of their development of ideas for a final design solution.