The Art & Design Department at Wellington College provides opportunities for pupils to extend their knowledge and build on their skills and capabilities in Art & Design. Through the implementation of the revised N. Ireland Curriculum the Art & Design Department endeavours to promote a culture of and a thirst for Life Long Learning which facilitates and promotes transferable skills beyond the formal educational context.
Key Stage 3
All year 8, 9 & 10 follow a broad and balanced scheme of work over a three year period. The following is a breakdown of the units undertaken in the junior school. These units provide a solid foundation in Art & Design and provide the perfect platform for students who wish undertake further study at G.C.S.E and AS/A2 level.
Year 8 disciplines
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Painting
Year 9 disciplines
- Textiles
- Printmaking
- Drawing (Human Figure)
Year 10 disciplines
- Relief/Construction
- Drawing (still life)
- Graphic Design
GCSE (New Specification)
All year 8, 9 & 10 follow a broad and balanced scheme of work over a three year period. The following is a breakdown of the units undertaken in the junior school. These units provide a solid foundation in Art & Design and provide the perfect platform for students who wish undertake further study at G.C.S.E and AS/A2 level.
Why Study Art & Design?
Students will:
- Develop knowledge, understanding and awareness of the purpose of art, craft and design in a variety of contexts through their own work and the research of others’ work;
- Have opportunities to actively engage in the creative process of art, craft and design, developing their creative, imaginative and intuitive capabilities, critical and reflective thinking skills and technical skills; and
- Be encouraged to work independently and with a broad range of media to experiment, take risks and refine ideas and outcomes.
| Content | Content Summary | Assessment | Weighting |
| Component 1 Part A: Exploratory Portfolio (no final outcomerequired) | Core knowledge and understanding Students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of formal visual elements through practical skills. They explore media, techniques and processes in at least two disciplines. | Controlled assessment Part A (25%)50 marks | 60% |
| Part B: Investigating the Creative and Cultural Industries (students complete one practical task) | Core skillsStudents become increasingly skilled at developing ideas, applying understanding of relevant practices, refining their ideas, recording as they go and using visual language critically. | Part B (35%)70 marks Internally assessed and externally moderated | 60% |
| Component 2: Externally Set Assignment | A stimulus paper is released in early January of the examination year (i.e. year of completion) Students complete a minimum of 20 hours of preparatory work in response to the theme. Students also complete a final outcome within a set 10 hours examination period. | Controlled Assessment 80 marks Internally assessed and externally moderated | 40% |
A-Level
AS and A2 Art & Design (For first teaching from September 2016)
Course Description
This course has been designed to give the student a broader and deeper understanding of Art, craft and design disciplines. This course has been revised and updated in light of the growing creative industries in N. Ireland and the UK.
These industries contribute significantly to the local economy and through undertaking the study of Art and Design it will prepare students who wish to progress in this area.
The following is an excerpt from CCEA about the new A’ Level Art;
The study of Art and design has an inherent capacity to develop key transferable skills and qualities which are highly sought after by employers. These include creativity, problem solving, resourcefulness, resilience, imagination, empathy, and innovation. Higher order thinking skills such as researching, analysing and reflecting are fundamental to this qualification.
Key Features; The following is an important aspect of the new course:
This qualification is available as one of the following;
- A general art and design qualification (Art, craft and design- combined studies)
- A specialism in photography and lens-based media.
- A specialism in three dimensional design.
- A specialism in textiles.
Overview of Course Structure
| Content | Assessment | Weightings |
| AS 1:Experimental Portfolio | Internally assessed by teachers, moderated by ccea.Assessment objectives 1,2, and 3 only. | 50% of AS20% of A’level |
| AS 2:Personal Response | Internally assessed by teachers, moderated by ccea.Assessment objectives 4 heavily weighted than 1,2 and 3. | 50% of AS20% of A‘Level |
| A2 1:Personal and Critical Investigation | Written investigation 1000-3000 wrds- externally assessed. 20% of A212% of A’Level.Practical element internally assessed by teacher and moderated by ccea. | 60% of A236% of A’Level |
| A2 2:Thematic Outcome | Internally assessed by teachers, moderated by ccea. Assessment objective 4 more heavily weighted than assessment objectives 1,2 and 3. | 40% of A224% of A’Level |
Essential minimum criteria
Pupils must have achieved a grade A or above in G.C.S.E Art and Design.
