Art
‘My favourite lesson today was a printmaking practical in Art.’ — 5th former
GCSE
GCSE Art and Design (OCR — pdf) is
the main qualification. In the coursework, Unit 1 (60%), pupils
produce a portfolio of work developed from personal and/or given starting
points. This is produced under controlled conditions
over 45 hours. For Unit 2 (40%), pupils select one question from an early release question paper. They are given a maximum of
six weeks in which to plan and prepare, and then ten hours to develop
their ideas. Pupils are encouraged
to develop their ideas through sustained investigations, demonstrating
analytical and cultural understanding. They refine their ideas through
experimentation of methods in a wide range of media and then present
a personal response, realising their intentions and making
connections with other elements. One of the key features of our course
is the Tate Modern project, completed in the summer holiday before pupils
start their GCSE course.AS and A level
Both AS and A level Art courses build
on knowledge gained from GCSE and give opportunities for independent
work. The flexibility of approach is a key feature and many pupils enjoy combining lots of methods and media; others enjoy specialising. At AS, pupils submit supporting studies
and practical outcomes from personal starting points (Unit 1 — 60%) and
respond to a given theme (Unit 2 — 40%). At A2, pupils
submit supporting studies, a linked personal study of 1000–3000 words
and practical outcomes from personal starting points (Unit 3 — 60%)
prior to responding again to a given theme, as at AS. For further details, see the Edexcel syllabus. AS and A2 History of Art: these courses give a broad introduction to painting, sculpture and architecture, from ancient Greece and Rome to modern times, providing an excellent opportunity to learn of the development and significance of the traditions of Western Art. The courses assume no previous knowledge of History of Art and appeal not only to those who have followed a practical art course, but also to those who wish to broaden their interest, regardless of experience or specialisms. For further details, see the AQA syllabus.
After St Paul’s
Art education is for life. A
few Paulines each year decide to take an Art foundation course prior
to a specialist degree course in the field of Art and Design. Others
apply to study Art-related degrees such as Architecture and Art History.Art staff
Erasmia Stravoravdi
Ian Tiley
Penny Holmes
Stephanie Hunter
Tom Flint
Academic News
International Olympiad in Informatics
Zhaoxin Wang selected for British team. More
National Schools’ French Debating
Dan Moosdeen-Mui and Francis Thomas win this year’s competition. More
Anglo-Japanese International Science Conference
The first such conference for students was held at St Paul’s this month. More
Target Two Point Zero triumphant
St Paul’s wins Bank of England & Times Interest Rate Challenge. More
Hans Woyda, 2012
St Paul’s has again won the final of this London Mathematics competition. More
