GCSE Art Exam Support

Anglesey

Event: Raising Attainment in GCSE Art

Anglesey

Our hugely successful GCSE Art course has a proven track record of raising attainment and improving grades. Over the two days students will complete an entire GCSE project which contributes to their overall grade in their coursework.

Led by subject specialists, students will add breadth and variety to their portfolio, whilst learning new skills, techniques and meeting all assessment objectives. Away from modern distractions and in beautiful surroundings, the dedicated time away from home gives young people the opportunity to engage and immerse themselves in their Art coursework. Surrounded by other schools, students and teachers alike will enjoy meeting and being inspired by like-minded individuals. 

Desired Outcomes
  • Raise achievement by producing a project which contributes to coursework
  • Improved engagement. Students learn the joy of experimenting with new processes and techniques to inform their current practice.
  • Our intensive course teaches students to problem solve, take creative risks, build resilience and learn from mistakes. All vital skills in a learner.
  • To work with subject specialists. Students can approach art from a different viewpoint while contributing to the breadth of their portfolio.

Schedule

Friday
5pm onwards - arrive for intro, sort dormitories.      
6pm - evening meal
     
7pm - brief introduction regarding weekend. Students put into groups.
 7.15pm -  students move to art space. Individual projects are introduced. Preparatory work is started. Contextual links are briefly introduced and project specific outline for the weekend is explained.
8.30/9pm - Students to assigned social rooms or bedrooms (to be decided by school staff)
10.30pm - students to own bedrooms.
Saturday
8.30am - Breakfast
9.15am-12.30pm - Art session
begins. Begin work on preparatory sheet with focus on drawing/observational
work which may in indoor/outdoor depending on project.
10.45am approx. Breaktime decided
by artist dependent on stage of work.
1.30pm-6pm - afternoon art session
begins - groups will begin final piece with reference to preparatory work and
contextual/artist links. Artist led demonstrations and tutorials throughout session.
4pm approx - breaktime decided by
artist dependent on activity.
6pm - evening meal.
7-9.30pm - evening session.
Students will complete final piece and practical part of preparatory work.
9.30pm - Students to assigned
social rooms or bedrooms (to be decided by school staff)
Sunday
8.30am - breakfast. Students to
bring luggage from bedrooms and put in designated social rooms.
9.15am - Art session begins.
Students will complete any outstanding art and work on the written element of
their project with Guidance from artist throughout.
11.30am - groups will set up
individual exhibition space for their project work.
12pm - all staff and students will
take part in an exhibition tour, giving an opportunity to celebrate each
other’s work and view different interpretations of the project brief.
12.30-1.15pm - lunchtime
1.15pm - collect work and depart.
What's included:
  • 2-nights’ accommodation
  • Full board basis
  • Activity sessions with clear learning outcomes to each session.
  • Expert guidance from experienced arts education experts carefully selected by us.
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