GCSE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

GCSE Art is taught over two years and divided into 2 components - a coursework portfolio and an externally set task (the exam)

Both of these units of work will offer the opportunity to explore different genres of art, such as portraiture and still life, and to demonstrate these using a range of techniques and materials. In the early part of the first year, we will aim to build up each learner’s skill base within the Fine Arts, primarily within painting, drawing and print-making. As the course progresses, an increasingly independent and refined technical and conceptual response will be encouraged. Skills will develop throughout the course, getting students experimenting with lots of processes and ready to sit their exam the following year.

The coursework portfolio counts for 60% of their final GCSE grade and the exam counts for 40% of their final GCSE grade. Gemma Lane is a registered tutor with 3A tutors . The students will receive their exam paper during the second year of the course on 1st January and will have between 10-12 weeks to respond to an exam theme before sitting the exam at the end of March/beginning of April.

Students completing GCSE Art will need to attend 1 x 1.5 hour in person lesson a week and 1 x one hour online lessons a week. This is recommended to keep in line with what students are receiving in mainstream. However we can tailor the sessions to the needs of the student and parent.

The collaboration with Bristol Streams Hub includes one hour online each week as a small group followed by an in person meet up each half term.

The exam board is with OCR, the exam itself will be held at 3A Tutors in Bristol and lessons will be held at Gemma Lane’s home in North Somerset or if with Bristol Stream Hub, one lesson online and one lesson in person termly venue to be confirmed in Bristol.

Individual Fees:

Online one hour = £35 per person

In person lesson = £67.50 (minimum 1.5 hours required)

Exam costs include 10 hour exam, marking, moderation, invigilation, room hire and entry fees = £1099

Group fees:

The cost of the course is £110 per month per student for 20 months

Exam fees

Exam fee is in addition to this

For a group of students sitting the exam a discount will be applied based on the numbers attending.