PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS DEVELOPED ● Observational, drawing and mark making skills - Design rules/hierarchy and typography ● Creativity - risk taking ● Development of art based traditional and contemporary processes, materials and techniques. ● Strong visual awareness and visual communication skills ● Wider appreciation of contextual and cultural themes. Graphic Design and Art History ● Interpretative, emotional, social and moral consideration ● Development, exploration and inclusion of refined Visual and Written Literacy ● Connective and non-connective ideas and concept development ● Visual, digital and verbal communication, presentation and critique skills ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All students will have the opportunity to work with outside artists and have numerous opportunities to display artwork in internal and external exhibitions and participate in collaborative projects with external agencies. Current creative partnerships include The British Council, The British Embassy, The Future Centre, Special Olympics Committee, Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Warehouse 421 (New Beginnings – Abu Dhabi schools exhibition) and The Club Gallery (BSAK Young Artists and Designers)
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ASSESSMENTS The assessment descriptors (AO1/AO2/AO3/AO4) are used to assess both Component 1 and 2. Students will receive continuous assessment feedback and support throughout the course. Students are intrinsically involved in critical analysis of their own work and the work of their peers. Year 12 and Year 13 Assessment Objective Descriptors: AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing ASSESSMENTS and refining ideas as work develops. Term 1 AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and Term 2 progress. End of year exam A04 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
