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Pre-U History of Art

Head of Department : J.D. Oddie, BA (Manchester)
Course Specification: CIE Pre-U

Pre-U History of Art aims to develop the critical understanding of works of art, placing them firmly in the context in which they are found. The subject content is chronologically wide ranging, extending from classical antiquity to the present day, including painting, sculpture, architecture, printmaking and photography. The course is suitable for students with an interest in the subject, but not necessarily those intending to study it further.

Pupils opting for Pre-U History of Art must choose the Pre-U History of Art Short Extension Course.

Pattern of Assessment

Paper 1 Analytical Studies in Western and Non Western Art 1½ hours examination [25%] Pupils study 48 works specified by the syllabus. The works are split into the following sections, Painting, Sculpture Architecture, Drawing, Printing, Photography, Collage and Film.	Pupils study 48 works specified by the syllabus. The works are split into the following sections, Painting, Sculpture Architecture, Drawing, Printing, Photography, Collage and Film.
Paper 2 Historical Topics 2¼ hours examination [25%]	The nine possible topics range from ‘Art, Religion and Society in Romanesque Europe c. 1000 – 1200’ through to ‘The Shock of the New’. A few topics will be selected and covered in depth.
Paper 3 Thematic Topics 2¼ hours examination [25%]	The thematic topics are Art and Architecture in the City, Landscape, Portraiture, The Nude and Still Life. Pupils need to develop a sophisticated level of argument and analysis and be familiar with a wide range of texts.
Paper 4 Personal Investigation written assignment (about 3000 words) (externally marked with viva) [25%]	The Art History Personal Investigation engages the candidate in a piece of independent study. Pupils have the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired to a new issue, area, work or body of work of their own choice.

All exams are taken in the Trinity Quarter of the Upper Sixth.

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