Art & Design Department
The Art & Design department serves as a creative hub, fostering artistic expression and skill development. Through diverse coursework, students explore various mediums, techniques, and art history. The department encourages individuality, critical thinking, and conceptual exploration. It plays a vital role in nurturing a passion for the arts, preparing students for further studies or careers in the creative industry.
Tutors
Cg. DK Selinna binti Pg DP Hj Asmali
Head of Department
Cg. Mohammad Mardhi bin Hamid
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Art & Design
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Possible careers: Artist. Art Educator. Architect. Interior Designer. Landscape Designer. Art Therapist. Graphic Designer. Industrial Designer. Fashion Designer. Model Maker. Car Designer. Movie Animator or Set designer. Art Critic. Illustrator. Art Administrator. Creative Editor. Sculptor. Television and Film Maker. Toymaker. Etc.
Further education: University degree in Art or design (overseas); Art is one of the majors for a BA degree at University of Brunei Darussalam.
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A portfolio must be shown to the HOD during the interview. Mini assessment will be conducted during the interview (drawing, painting, art analysis).
COURSE CONTENT
Most of the work is expected to be practical or studio-based so that students will develop their abilities of observation and analysis of the visual world, sensitivity, skill, personal expression and imagination. They should also learn to relate their skills to an enhanced knowledge of their own and other cultures, past and present, and an appreciation of practical design problems. The course is suitable for those who are interested in enriching their artistic exploration and design thinking.
Art and Design encompasses a broad range of related activities, areas and approaches to study. Common Areas of studies are Painting and Related Media•Textiles•Sculpture•Graphic Design•Fashion Design•Printmaking•Photography. These studies vary according to the student’s choice to pursue further into research, development and realisation, at some depth.
COMPONENT 1
COURSEWORK
(25% of final A2 Mark)
There are two parts to this component:
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a portfolio and a final outcome
Students explore and develop coursework based on a theme, producing a portfolio of work leading to a final outcome. Portfolio shows how they have:
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recorded ideas and observations from first-hand studies and secondary imagery and sources
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explored and experimented with different media, techniques and processes
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carried out in-depth research into artists, designers and cultural influences to inform the development of ideas
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selected, reviewed and refined their work throughout the whole process to plan and produce a personal and coherent outcome.
COMPONENT 2
CONTROLLED TEST
(25% of final A2 Mark)
This component is concerned with developing the student’s response to visual stimuli and encourages the process of direct observation from primary sources, recording, analysis and two/three dimensional development. The assessment of this component will be by a 15 hours Controlled Test and evidence of preparatory work that will be externally marked by CIE.
COMPONENT 3
PERSONAL INVESTIGATION
(50% of final A2 Mark)
There are two parts to this component:
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practical work and
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Written analysis of between 1000 and 1500 words.
The Personal Investigation is an in-depth study that demonstrates the student’s ability to carry out independent research from a starting point of their choice through to a fully realised and coherent conclusion. Students identify a theme informed by an aspect of art and design for the investigation and set themselves a specific brief which clarifies the content, direction and research material to be explored. During their investigation, students produce practical work supported by written analysis containing detailed research. First-hand studies from primary sources must form at least part of the research.
ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATIONS
Assignments and coursework/projects throughout the course are taken into account for the examination final marks. Therefore it is very important to submit all work on time.
YEAR 1 (LOWER 6)
YEAR 2 (UPPER 6)
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Assignment
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Coursework / projects
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Assessments
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End of Year Exams
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Assignment
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Coursework / projects
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Assessments
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(AS Level Exams): Component 1 & 2
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(A2 Level Exams): Component 3