International School Thailand

Key Stage 3:

Year 7

TOPICS: MYSELF, STILL LIFE, PRINTMAKING
Students will develop in the following areas:
Observational drawing and visual perception.
Gathering and using resources and materials;
Experimentation with different materials and techniques;
Knowledge of different kinds of Art;
Understanding different periods, cultures and traditions in art;
Observing the work of influential artists and applying this knowledge to their own work.

During the course, students will evaluate, review and modify their own work and that of others through experimentation, investigation, documentation and discussion. Students will be assessed at the end of each half term in accordance with the school marking policy and the National Curriculum.

Homework is an integral part of the course and is set every two weeks. Students should spend at least one hour on this.

Year 8

TOPICS: ABORIGINAL ART, PERSONAL TOTEMS 3D, SWEET DREAMS.
Students will develop work from the previous year, expanding existing skills, methods and techniques and also experimenting with a wider variety of media, ie. Printmaking and 3D construction.

Students will be expected to show evidence of progress in both ability and confidence as they study the subject in more depth and gain greater understanding of the work of other artists, craftworkers and the designers, both culturally and historically.

Year 9

TOPICS: BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS, POP ART, BODY ART.
An important pre-IGCSE year. Development of the earlier programme of study with more emphasis on working in a continuum and a greater attention to the historical and critical perspective.

Students will expand and develop existing skills and techniques as well as exploring new ideas within the disciplines of painting and a variety of mixed media. Students will be expected to be more critical in their evaluation of themselves and others.

Key Stage 4

The IGCSE course consists of one unit of coursework and an externally set assignment. Students are encouraged to pursue their own ideas within a given framework. They will develop existing skills in drawing and painting as well as acquiring new ones in painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media in order to best present these ideas. All work will be exhibited for assessment at the end of the course.

Assignment Titles
Nature.
Celebration.
Topic titles change from year to year according to the perceived suitability for the year group. Previous
Examination requirements/weighting
Coursework (60%);
Timed test (10 hours) followed by an exhibition of work (40%)

Key Stage 5

AS and A2 level Art
Examination board: Cambridge

Entry requirements: GCSE grade A* - C. Entry requirements may be negotiable in special cases.

Course details: AS level is made up of two units. This consists of one unit of coursework and an externally set assignment. This will be taken at the end of the course and should represent the culmination of the student’s development over the year. The AS exam is 15 hours long and will take place over three days.
During the first year students will be involved in some workshops which will introduce new materials, techniques and forms of expression.

Homework is set each week and is seen as an extension of classwork and may involve detailed drawing, research and planning in a variety of media. It is expected that a minimum of five hours is spent on this.

A full A level qualification is made up of two AS units as above plus two more units (A2) studied at a higher level. The two A2 units comprise one unit of coursework plus an externally set assignment which is 12 hours. This year students are encouraged to develop their own ideas and will produce one visual sketchbook with a final piece plus a critical / historical book of supporting studies for the chosen avenue of enquiry. This is an opportunity for the student to concentrate on whatever medium best presents their personal skills. All work will be presented in an exhibition for moderation at the end of the year. A high level of commitment is vital.

All work will naturally form the basis of a portfolio ready for future employment or college interviews.

Assessment: Unit 1 will be assessed in November and will be reassessed in February. Once marked, the student may work on each assignment to further improve grades but should be aware that once the exam paper has been received it is necessary to concentrate on that. It is important that deadlines are adhered to.

Possible Benefits of Course: Leads to Foundation Course and then to Degree or Diploma course in any of the arts or related areas. (Fine Art; Fashion; Graphics; Industrial Design; Ceramic Design; Interior Design).