Introduction Current Work Dept Guidance Art Alumni 1 Art Alumni 2 New Projects KS5 Page KS4 Page KS3 Page Creative Textiles Technology Show '08 Show Portfolio 1 Show Portfolio 2 Show Portfolio 3 Staffing Activities / Workshops School Exchanges Achievements Contact Useful Links KS4 PageThe set coursework themes for GCSE this year are as follows:Year 10: 'Surfaces and Structures'Year 11: 'Freedom'These themes are intentionally broad in nature to allow a rich diversity of responses from all of the pupils. KEY STAGE 4: YEARS 10 & 11 Year 11 will receive the externally set assignment {40%} shortly after the New Year. It is therefore vital for all to work hard on coursework {60%} during the Michaelmas term. A good response from all is expected in this second coursework unit, particularly as the theme was given out well before the summer break. Detailed calendars / schemes of work are below for both year groups: Year 11 Scheme of Work Year10 Scheme of Work It is expected that a pupil in KS4 will spend at least towards an hour and a half per week on their coursework outside of lesson time. There are plenty of clubs and workshops to allow this to happen as well as a pupil working at home. www.edexcel.org.uk/quals/gcse/art/gcse/1027 Click on the link above to access a range of relevant information from the Edexcel examining board, including examiners' reports, the assessment matrix and the assessment taxonomy. All these documents indicate where you can go right or wrong on this course, beyond our own departmental guidance. Grade boundaries 2008A* - 97%A - 83%B - 67%C - 52%D - 41%E - 30%F - 20%G - 10%u - 0% upwards Year 11 Coursework Unit 2 theme: 'Freedom' {above PDF file}Originally an AS theme, this exciting and broad topic is crucial in developing pupils' confidence in Year 11. The above file includes extensive bibliography references. KS4/KS5 Learning Mat Click here to edit the text the best in everyone Click here to edit the text To see all content, you will need the current version of Adobe Flash Player to view it. |