KS4 Art & Design (Fine Art)
Art
This two year course is designed to offer students the opportunity to work in a range of materials both 2-D and 3-D, experiment with their own personal ideas and develop a range of creative processes. Students will develop skills learnt in Key stage 3 and will also investigate different themes and subjects from the work of other artists to aid in their creative process. Year 10 is an opportunity for students to develop their skills and learn new techniques.
Assessments are based on the recording, development, refinement and presentation of an idea. Student success at Art GCSE can be attributed to skills in handling materials and a disciplined approach to productivity, ensuring work is produced to the highest of standards and the deadlines met.
The course is made up of two components; a Portfolio (60%) and an externally set task (40%). Pupils will be expected to: develop artefacts and personal outcomes in relation to their chosen area of study. The Portfolio is made up of practical work, which explores the skills, knowledge and understanding in the learner’s chosen practical area of study. This specification is 100% non-exam assessment; all components are internally marked and externally moderated by visit.
A GCSE in Art & Design (Fine Art) can lead to further studies and potential employment in fields such as:
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Fine Art
• Fashion
• Interior Design
• Theatre Design
• Filmmaking
• Architecture
• Photography
• Animation
The course offered has high expectations in terms of the work produced both in terms of quantity and quality, but the personal rewards are well worth the hard work!
Any questions regarding GCSE Art & Design please speak to Mr Everson or Miss Pearce.
KS4 Art & Design (Fine Art)
Art
This two year course is designed to offer students the opportunity to work in a range of materials both 2-D and 3-D, experiment with their own personal ideas and develop a range of creative processes. Students will develop skills learnt in Key stage 3 and will also investigate different themes and subjects from the work of other artists to aid in their creative process. Year 10 is an opportunity for students to develop their skills and learn new techniques.
Assessments are based on the recording, development, refinement and presentation of an idea. Student success at Art GCSE can be attributed to skills in handling materials and a disciplined approach to productivity, ensuring work is produced to the highest of standards and the deadlines met.
The course is made up of two components; a Portfolio (60%) and an externally set task (40%). Pupils will be expected to: develop artefacts and personal outcomes in relation to their chosen area of study. The Portfolio is made up of practical work, which explores the skills, knowledge and understanding in the learner’s chosen practical area of study. This specification is 100% non-exam assessment; all components are internally marked and externally moderated by visit.
A GCSE in Art & Design (Fine Art) can lead to further studies and potential employment in fields such as:
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Fine Art
• Fashion
• Interior Design
• Theatre Design
• Filmmaking
• Architecture
• Photography
• Animation
The course offered has high expectations in terms of the work produced both in terms of quantity and quality, but the personal rewards are well worth the hard work!
Any questions regarding GCSE Art & Design please speak to Mr Everson or Miss Pearce.
This two year course is designed to offer students the opportunity to work in a range of materials both 2-D and 3-D, experiment with their own personal ideas and develop a range of creative processes. Students will develop skills learnt in Key stage 3 and will also investigate different themes and subjects from the work of other artists to aid in their creative process. Year 10 is an opportunity for students to develop their skills and learn new techniques.
Assessments are based on the recording, development, refinement and presentation of an idea. Student success at Art GCSE can be attributed to skills in handling materials and a disciplined approach to productivity, ensuring work is produced to the highest of standards and the deadlines met.
The course is made up of two components; a Portfolio (60%) and an externally set task (40%). Pupils will be expected to: develop artefacts and personal outcomes in relation to their chosen area of study. The Portfolio is made up of practical work, which explores the skills, knowledge and understanding in the learner’s chosen practical area of study. This specification is 100% non-exam assessment; all components are internally marked and externally moderated by visit.
A GCSE in Art & Design (Fine Art) can lead to further studies and potential employment in fields such as:
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Fine Art
• Fashion
• Interior Design
• Theatre Design
• Filmmaking
• Architecture
• Photography
• Animation
The course offered has high expectations in terms of the work produced both in terms of quantity and quality, but the personal rewards are well worth the hard work!
Any questions regarding GCSE Art & Design please speak to Mr Everson or Miss Pearce.
KS4 Art & Design (Fine Art)
Art
This two year course is designed to offer students the opportunity to work in a range of materials both 2-D and 3-D, experiment with their own personal ideas and develop a range of creative processes. Students will develop skills learnt in Key stage 3 and will also investigate different themes and subjects from the work of other artists to aid in their creative process. Year 10 is an opportunity for students to develop their skills and learn new techniques.
Assessments are based on the recording, development, refinement and presentation of an idea. Student success at Art GCSE can be attributed to skills in handling materials and a disciplined approach to productivity, ensuring work is produced to the highest of standards and the deadlines met.
The course is made up of two components; a Portfolio (60%) and an externally set task (40%). Pupils will be expected to: develop artefacts and personal outcomes in relation to their chosen area of study. The Portfolio is made up of practical work, which explores the skills, knowledge and understanding in the learner’s chosen practical area of study. This specification is 100% non-exam assessment; all components are internally marked and externally moderated by visit.
A GCSE in Art & Design (Fine Art) can lead to further studies and potential employment in fields such as:
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Fine Art
• Fashion
• Interior Design
• Theatre Design
• Filmmaking
• Architecture
• Photography
• Animation
The course offered has high expectations in terms of the work produced both in terms of quantity and quality, but the personal rewards are well worth the hard work!
Any questions regarding GCSE Art & Design please speak to Mr Everson or Miss Pearce.
KS4 Art & Design (Fine Art)
Art
GCSE in Citizenship Studies introduces students to key citizenship issues and helps you develop a practical understanding of what it means to be a citizen today. You will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to think critically and play a positive role in public life.
You will be required to study a variety of issues that together creates a qualification that is both broad and coherent and will cover the following issues:
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Democracy and government
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Democracy, elections and voting in the UK
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National, local, regional and devolved government
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British Constitution
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The role of the media and free press
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Politics beyond the UK
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Citizenship participation in democracy and society
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Citizen participation in democracy and society
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Rights, the law and the legal system in England and Wales
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Rights and responsibilities
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The law
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The legal system (England and Wales)
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The UK and its relations with the wider world
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The UK and its relations with the wider world
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Identities and diversity in UK society
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The economy, finance and money
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The economy, finance and money
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GCSE in Citizenship Studies introduces students to key citizenship issues and helps you develop a practical understanding of what it means to be a citizen today. You will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to think critically and play a positive role in public life.
You will be required to study a variety of issues that together creates a qualification that is both broad and coherent and will cover the following issues:
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Democracy and government
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Democracy, elections and voting in the UK
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National, local, regional and devolved government
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British Constitution
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The role of the media and free press
-
Politics beyond the UK
-
Citizenship participation in democracy and society
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Citizen participation in democracy and society
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Rights, the law and the legal system in England and Wales
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Rights and responsibilities
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The law
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The legal system (England and Wales)
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The UK and its relations with the wider world
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The UK and its relations with the wider world
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Identities and diversity in UK society
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The economy, finance and money
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The economy, finance and money
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The History Department of Lode Heath School offers a diverse and interesting curriculum. We hope to support students in developing their wider understanding of the world we live in today through researching and learning about key events, people and developments through time.
The History Department of Lode Heath School offers a diverse and interesting curriculum. We hope to support students in developing their wider understanding of the world we live in today through researching and learning about key events, people and developments through time.
The History Department of Lode Heath School offers a diverse and interesting curriculum. We hope to support students in developing their wider understanding of the world we live in today through researching and learning about key events, people and developments through time.
Music
Music
Music
Music
The History Department of Lode Heath School offers a diverse and interesting curriculum. We hope to support students in developing their wider understanding of the world we live in today through researching and learning about key events, people and developments through time.
Philosophy
Science
Performing Arts Curriculum Video
KS3
Within Drama we endeavour to take all our students on a journey of creativity which gives them a rite of passage to self-expression. Their experience at KS3 from Year 7 -9 begins to fill with skills which not only gives them the confidence to perform in front of others but also the skills that are transferable to all aspects of their life and development. It is these precious skills that our students are encouraged to discover and create with and these skills that enable students to have the belief that they can do anything.
KS4
GCSE Performing Arts offers pupils the opportunity to develop as individuals; exploring ideas and issues to gain a fuller understanding of their world. Please be aware of the written requirements – to achieve in Performing Arts you need to be competent in analytical, evaluative writing as well as feel confident to develop performance or technical skills for examination. It is a challenging, yet rewarding subject, where you will have to dedicate time, effort and energy to succeed.
Qualification aims and objectives:
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:
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apply knowledge and understanding when making, performing and responding to drama
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explore performance texts, understanding their social, cultural and historical context including the theatrical conventions of the period in which they were created
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develop a range of theatrical skills and apply them to create performances
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work collaboratively to generate, develop and communicate ideas
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develop as creative, effective, independent and reflective students able to make informed choices in process and performance
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contribute as an individual to a theatrical performance
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reflect on and evaluate their own work and that of others
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develop an awareness and understanding of the roles and processes undertaken in contemporary professional theatre practice
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adopt safe working practices.
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Further skills developed in this qualification are:
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the ability to recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of performer, designer and director
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the study and exploration of texts and extracts must include the relevant social, historical and cultural contexts
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the ability to analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others
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the ability to understand how performance texts can be interpreted and performed.