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TEACHING STAFF Mr P R Spears - Head of Department Miss A Roland - P/T Teacher |
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In the Lower school the boys study observational drawing, painting, textiles and ceramics.
At GCSE Art the boys follow a journey which starts with a visit to the Albert Dock and Tate Gallery during the summer break, and continues in the Art studios initially via observational drawing developing work in which the boys experience a diverse range of materials and techniques resulting in each boy producing an oil or acrylic painting, a collagraphic print, a textile quilted machine embroidery, computer manipulated images and finally a ceramic pot.
A Level Art and Design
The study of Art and Design leads to an understanding of the importance of design in everyday life. Currently, the creative industry in the UK is growing at a significant rate, and the demand for graduates with good specialist art and design skills is enormous.
A whole range of careers await the successful graduate of Art and Design, whether their interest is in Architecture, Animation, the Fashion Industry, Interactive design, Textile Design, Advertising, or simply in the satisfying art of self expression.
Structure of the course
GCE Art and Design -The updated four-unit structure
- A new streamlined four-unit structure
- with six endorsed titles within the framework
- Only one coursework unit at both AS and A2
- Only one Externally Set Assignment at AS and A2
Assessment
Your work will be assessed by your teacher and then externally moderated. You will be expected to experiment with a range of media, materials and technology.
Summary of course structure:
- AS Unit 1 is a coursework unit. You will explore and respond to a theme. You will generate research and develop ideas, as well as develop the skills of analysis to help your own and others work.
- AS Unit 2 is an Externally Set Assignment. In addition to completing the 8 hour Examination, you will produce preparatory work that shows the development of your final piece.
- A2 Unit 3 is a coursework unit. This unit incorporates two linked elements-practical work and a written personal study and builds on Units 1 and 2. The written element will explore historical and contemporary references involving first-hand investigation through visits to Art Galleries and Museums. You can produce an e-portfolio to support your studies.
- A2 Unit 4 is an Externally Set Assignment. In addition to completing the 12 hour examination, you will produce and submit preparatory work that shows the development of your final piece.
The Art Department offers outstanding opportunities for boys to develop their imaginative and creative skills. They can enjoy a comprehensive range of facilities, including the opportunity to work in oils and acrylic paints on canvas with all completed work framed to professional standards and displayed in the school environment and outside venues such as Williamson Art Gallery and Museum and Tate Gallery Liverpool. Comprehensive Printmaking facilities including etching, lino printing and collagraphic printing are available. The department has a number of sewing machines enabling creative textile work. Our Ceramics facilities are excellent and this is reflected in the high quality of pots produced at all levels. The department has a suite of Apple Mac computers enabling boys to develop multimedia presentations and e-sketchbooks to support their coursework projects.
In December 2006, Johnny Lui, as a finalist in the Unilever International Schools Project had his art work displayed at the Tate Gallery, Liverpool.
In November 2007 a selection of pupils' work will be on show at the Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead as part of the celebrations for Liverpool 08 Capital of Culture.
In 2007, GCSE Art and Design candidates achieved 100% A* grades in the Unendorsed course. The boys exhibited work in Printmaking, Ceramics, Textiles and Drawing and Painting in their final exhibition.