Clayesmore Sixth Form Prospectus Final

The environment in which you are growing up is fast, impatient and forever disconnected from real experiences. Art and Design at Clayesmore will give you the opportunity not only to look but to see, question, understand and reflect, analyse critically and articulate creatively whilst building your confidence and enabling new skills. A Level Art and Design offers an exciting opportunity for you to explore a wide range of different disciplines, including Fine Art, design, sculptures, ceramics, craft, textiles or lens based approaches. This course is designed for keen artists who have enthusiasm and commitment for the subject, and have achieved a C or above at GCSE. You will be encouraged to develop your own creative path, supported by workshops, studio practice, contextual research and gallery visits. You will develop your practical skills in areas such as drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and painting. You will also be encouraged to engage with art history and contemporary practice. A Level Art is a two-year course and is structured to enable you to develop the skills and confidence to produce meaningful and personal projects and outcomes. You will be supported and guided through your learning with the use of one-to-one tutorials and target setting. Extra-curricular workshops also form an integral part of the A Level experience. The course will offer you fantastic opportunities for individual creativity and independent thought. providing you with a rich platform to inspire lifelong skills in Art and preparing you for a culturally rich and creative future. YEAR 12: DEVELOPMENT OF COURSEWORK PORTFOLIO You will produce a portfolio of studio work. This will include a wide range of media, techniques and processes, as well as contextual elements in the form of artist studies, gallery visits and research. The portfolio will include a range of drawing; for example, observational drawing, expressive mark making and life drawing. You will also produce a personal project based on a theme of your choice. YEAR 13: PERSONAL INVESTIGATION You will produce a Personal Investigation unit. The Personal Investigation consists of studio work using a range of different materials and processes. It will be based on a theme/concept or title. You will develop an individual and personal unit of work with sustained contextual research and references. You will write an essay as part of the personal investigation unit and produce a final outcome. THE EXTERNAL ASSIGNMENT You will choose a starting point from an early release question paper. You will have at least four weeks to plan, research and produce preparatory work. The preparatory period is followed by a 15 hour controlled exam session, during which you will have the opportunity to realise your personal response. METHOD OFASSESSMENT 1. Coursework - ‘Personal Investigation’ (60% of final mark ) Non-exam assessment set and marked by the centre and moderated by the board during a visit to the centre. 2. External Assignment - (40% of final mark) Set by AQA, marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre in June. AQA, SPECIFICATION: 7201 ART CRAFT AND DESIGN, 7202 FINE ART AQA, SPECIFICATION: 7402 YEAR 12 TOPICS Biological molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, DNA & RNA, ATP, water & inorganic ions). Cells (eukaryotic, prokaryotic, viruses, microscopy, mitosis, transport across membranes and immunology). Organisms exchange substances with their environment (gas exchange, digestion, absorption & transport). Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms (DNA, diversity & taxonomy). YEAR 13 TOPICS Energy transfers in and between organisms (photosynthesis, respiration, energy transfer & nutrient cycles). Organisms respond to changes in internal and external environments (nerves, muscles & homeostasis). Genetics, populations, evolution & ecosystems (inheritance, populations & evolution). The control of gene expression (mutations, regulation of protein synthesis, genomes & gene technology). METHOD OFASSESSMENT At the end of the two year course you will sit three written exams, each of 2 hours, comprising a mixture of types of questions (short and long answer, comprehension, extended response and structured) covering all taught and practical skills. Practical work is an important part of this course and you will undertake twelve required practicals including off-site field work. Your understanding of practical techniques will be tested in the written exams. We will also prepare you to answer questions on the critical analysis of provided experimental data and help you to learn how to plan, and then write a synoptic essay from a choice of two titles. FURTHER INFORMATION To perform well in Biology at A Level you should have obtained at least a grade 6 in separate sciences for Biology and Chemistry, or at least 7/6 in Combined Science. Mathematical skills comprise 10% of the Biology exams and, ideally, you will need to have achieved at least a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. You also need to be able to write essays and will probably need at least a grade 6 in English Language GCSE. Biology A Level can be enjoyed alongside Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, Geography or Physics A Levels or Sport BTEC. However it is also often chosen as a lone science with English, Art or Business to give data analysis and critical thinking skills. Biology is a relevant and rapidly evolving subject. It helps us understand life, protect our planet, and shape a healthier future. An A level in Biology opens the door to a wide range of career paths. Many students go on to study life sciences at university, leading to careers in healthcare (such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, veterinary science, physiotherapy), research, and biotechnology. Biology is also valued in fields like environmental science, agriculture, conservation, and forensic science. Beyond directly related areas, it develops analytical and problem-solving skills that are useful in education, science communication, business, and even law. BIOLOGY ARTAND DESIGN 13 CLAYESMORE | S I XTH FORM | PROS PECTUS 202 6 / 2 8 12 CLAYESMORE | S I XTH FORM | PROS PECTUS 202 6 / 2 8