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
-
The law
-
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
Exams
Qualifications – summer 2024
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Preparation and Revision
Your teachers already have lots of evidence about your performance in each subject – they keep tracking sheets where all your scores and marks to date are recorded. We will spend time:
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Identifying your strengths and areas for development on content already covered
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Revising and ‘closing the gap’ on these areas
Your grades are in your hands – attendance and engagement are key:
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To achieve this, you need to attend school every day and engage with your lessons and your teachers and try your very best with all work, assessments, homework and revision set. Teachers will also provide revision materials, homework tasks and after school lessons.
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Reporting:
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The pupil report that was sent out last term, which can be found on Synergy, shows Working at Grades (WAGs) for each subject. This provides you with an indication of the grade level a student is working at.
Key dates:
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Thursday 22nd August 2024 – GCSE Results Day
Review of Marking:
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If you are unhappy with your grade on results day, you are able to request us to ask the Exam Board to check for errors and to ensure the process has been followed correctly.
This is a post-results review of the original marking, not a re-mark of the paper, and is done to ensure that the mark scheme has been applied correctly. A marking error can occur because of:
• an administrative error;
• a failure to apply the mark scheme where a task has only a ‘right’ or
‘wrong’ answer;
• an unreasonable exercise of academic judgement.
The awarding body will train its reviewers to conduct reviews of marking
accurately and consistently. Reviewers will not re-mark the script. They will only
act to correct any errors identified in the original marking.
Lastly, we are also here to support you as you prepare for life after Lode Heath. Please don’t forget, we recommend that you make applications to several post-16 providers, so you have a range of offers from them to consider on results day. We have access to independent Information Advice and Guidance and can also provide support on progression routes and related issues. You can contact Mr Davies on gjdavies@lodeheath.org.uk.