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The gallery can work with the student to help them select the best course for them at the beginning
with flexibility to change during the programme.
It is suggested that students attend weekly/regular 2-hour sessions and attend as part of a small
focussed group, however one-on-one sessions can also be arranged. Sessions take place at the
gallery in a professional workshop space and students have the opportunity to use professional arts
equipment and materials.
In the sessions students work on their personal projects based on a title, initially this is based on a
topic of their choice (usually past exam topics) and is later based on a set exam brief. Artist
Educators lead the session, set tasks, give ideas and teach students the necessary creative skills and
techniques. Skills and processes to learn include PAINTING, DRAWING, SCREEN PRINTING,
Course Length
Students can decide whether they wish to sit their GCSE (either Full Course or Short Course) over a 1
or 2 year period.
2 year course
If a student is entering Year 10 and wishes to pursue the arts in the future, a 2 year course is good
option for them to develop their skills and creative practice. The student would be able to build up a
number of sketchbooks where he/she would be able to explore different themes and techniques
across longer period of time.
1 year course
There is also the option of completing the GCSE (Full Course or Short Course) across one intensive
year. Students will need to complete at least 2 full projects and also a series of smaller projects to be
considered for the Full Course, however the gallery has worked with students through a years
course previously and students still achieved high grades.
Examination
Orleans House Gallery is a registered AQA exam centre. The gallerys Exams Officer facilitates the
exam administration and entries on behalf of the students. The students sit their Mock Exam and
Final Exam in exam conditions here at the gallery. Each exam is 10 hours long but can be split across
2 or 3 sessions. The students work is then presented in an exhibition at the gallery for the
moderators visit and which the students can visit with their friends and family.
Programme Benefits
As opposed to other private tuition the gallery is able to see students through the whole
GCSE process, from developing and refining projects to examinations and celebrations.
The programme is very flexible for both students and parents/guardians. Students can
choose to sit a 1 or 2 year course and can choose their desired course title (Art and Design,
Fine Art, Photography etc...)
Students are able to build their creative making skills, personal confidence and knowledge of
art history.
Students are provided with exciting art materials and professional equipment within the
studio sessions.
Students have the opportunity to work in our professional workshop spaces at Orleans
House Gallery and can get special access to our exhibitions and art collections.
As the session groups are small students have the freedom to work on projects which are
personal and interesting to them.
The gallery is able to work with students with additional needs, behavioural or health issues.
Students have the opportunity to go on guided trips to major London galleries.
Students have to opportunity to carry out work experience at the gallery. This may be within
out Education, Exhibitions or Events departments. They can discover what it is like to work in
a creative industry and use the experience to build up their CVs and applications.
Case Studies
Academic Year 2015-2016
In summer 2016 three young artists achieved their
GCSEs in Art and Design (3 students) and Photography
(1 student doing both courses). The three girls
attended the GCSE course as a small group over an
intensive year at Orleans House Gallery. All students
achieved fantastic results- A*, A, A in Art and Design
and A* in Photography. In the year the girls
produced some standout artwork including a 2m long
hand printed wall hanging, a graphic novel, a
photography shoot inspired by Mid-Summer Nights
Dream and a plaster cast popcorn sculpture. Project
topics included Disguise, Clothing, Fantastic and
Strange, Mixed Media, Groups, Night Photography
and Reflections. Within the sessions the students
learnt a huge range of new skills including casting,
photography, screen printing and animation. The girls
went on trips to the Tate Modern, Horniman Museum
and Ham House as part of the course, and had the
opportunity to see their work hung in special
exhibition in our Corridor Gallery and Stables Gallery.
Programme Costs
There are three different payment options which students/schools/parents/guardians can choose
from if they wish to sit their GCSE Art and Design with Orleans House Gallery.
Each option includes
Option 2: Flexible
60.00 per student for a 2 hour session GCSE session
Session could be paid on a weekly or termly basis
Students have the option to swap sessions for a different session time if they are not
available on particular days. The gallery must be notified at least half a day in advance if a
student cannot attend a session. Please note that the gallery only has limited session times
within a week
Students work as part of a small group of other GCSE students
Even though this is a flexible format students are encouraged to attend on a weekly/regular
basis to keep on top of their work load.
A little bit about the young person, including their current education situation and
experience in the arts. Please let us know if the young person has any additional needs or
major health issues.
Which payment plan you would be interested in following.
If there are any particular days of the week that would be suitable for sessions. If you are
interested in a group session the gallery will suggest a suitable day for all students
interested. Our workshop space is currently free Monday- Friday, and the slots we have
offered in the past are 10-12 or 1-3.
Whether your child is entering Year 10 or Year 11, and whether he/she has any previous
sketchbooks started or completed.
When the perspective student and their parent/guardian would be available for a meeting
here at the gallery to discuss arrangements and to look over any previous work.