Subject:  ART

Teaching Staff:

John Meny-Gibert ( Head of department )

A brief outline of the syllabus:

Introduction to the basic concepts of line, shape, pattern, form etc. The role and characteristics of differing media :- pastel, acrylic, charcoal etc. Theoretical outline of ideas of composition and design etc. Development of a personal style through short and long projects.

The particular qualities which are needed for this subject:

An interest in the visual arts and evidence of that interest, a willingness to be open-minded, to alter ones views about the nature and purpose of the art making process and a capacity for hard work.

Examination:

Paper 1                       Drawing and / or painting from still life.                                3 hours

Paper 2                       Drawing and / or painting from observation.                          3 hours

Paper 3                       Drawing and / or painting from a living person                      3 hours

Paper 4                       Composition in colour.                                                            3 hours

Paper 5                       Craft A - Design on paper.                                                      3 hours

Paper 6                       Craft B - Design in 2D or 3D.                                                 3 hours

                                   ( available to school candidates only )

Candidates taking the paper at A level will be required to offer 3 papers- choosing at least one from papers 1-3 and at least one from papers 4-6, and one other. Each paper will be allotted one third of the marks of the total marks of the subject.

Suggested prior grades which A level teachers feel are necessary for success in this subject.: (NB These may not be the minimum entry qualifications set by the Ministry)

Credit in O level Art (though evidence by way of a portfolio or other work may be acceptable in

certain cases).

Further education and career prospects for someone who studies this subject:

HND/BTEC/FOUNDATION/BA

Careers in Art are almost limitless and range from industrial and product designers, illustrators, visual communicators (electronic, graphic etc.), photographers to theater, teaching and fine art.