Oundle School
Art
Head of Department : J.D. Oddie, BA (Manchester)Course Specification: OCR H161/H561
The Art course in the Sixth Form is exciting and flexible. It progresses naturally from the philosophies and approaches adopted at GCSE. We encourage and expect pupils to pursue personal paths. There are considerable opportunities open to them in terms of the range and scale of the work they may undertake. Art is a subject that encourages individuals to be creative, reflective, communicative and appreciative of the world around them.
At the start of the course there is a series of lectures outlining the main trends and developments in Western European Art, focusing on the period from 1840 to the present day. Pupils undertake analytical drawing from still life and the model throughout.
Course Requirements
Pupils must have a genuine interest in and commitment to the subject. Pupils need to spend considerable time outside formal lessons researching, developing ideas and producing studies.Subject Combinations
Art may be combined with both Arts and Science subjects.Higher Education
It is the basic qualification for those hoping to follow degree courses in either Fine or Applied Arts: painting, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design including advertising, scientific and technical illustration, information graphics and print technology, three- dimensional design including industrial design, furniture design, ceramics, interior design, theatre design, silversmithing and jewellery, fashion and textiles, film, photography and television. However, it should be noted that, at present, most Art colleges still prefer candidates to attend a Foundation Course before selecting a degree course. Art is also valuable for a number of indirectly related careers such as Architecture, Museum Work, Arts Administration, Exhibition Research and Teaching.
