Camden Cultural Commissioning Project: GCSE Art at Camden Centre for Learning
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Authors
Summercorn, Ashley
Issue Date
2015
Type
Research Report
Language
en
Keywords (free text)
art , secondary education
Alternative Title
Abstract
Aim:
The main aim of the Camden Cultural Commissioning Project was to provide access to the arts for students at the Camden Centre for Learning and to increase engagement in art, aspirations, and attainment in art GCSE, by pairing with Central St Martin's College and creating an art project to meet the school's needs.
Methods:
The participants were three KS4 GCSE students, two in Year 10 and one in Year 11, and a Central St Martin's College tutor and student ambassador. The students were given high expectations and encouraged to take risks with their art. The project used weekly visits from a Central St Martin's tutor and student ambassador, presentations, and open-ended tasks to inspire and challenge the students to take risks and develop their thinking.
Findings:
The project enabled students to take risks with their art, develop their thinking, and gain exposure to professional art practices. It resulted in increased engagement in art, improved GCSE results, and increased aspirations for successful future art school entry.
Implications:
The project had a positive impact on pupil learning and teaching, with increased engagement in art, improved attainment in GCSE art, and increased aspirations for successful future art school entry. The tutor's high expectations and open-ended teaching approach encouraged students to take risks and develop their thinking.