Bronze UK Arts Award

Description

Bronze UK Arts Award

Gain a nationally recognised qualification while developing artistic skills, learning about inspirational artists, and building confidence, communication, and leadership skills with the Bronze UK Arts Award.

The UK Arts Award is a great way to recognise the artistic achievements of students in Art & Design Year 1, Year 2, or Photography for students who are not eligible to sit the Arts & Design GCSE exam.

This course is only open to students who are currently taking Art & Design Year 1, Year 2, or Photography with Arise.

God is a creative God, and we reflect him and his glory when we use our creative skills. In photography, we learn how beauty, goodness, and truth are inseparable. As our culture moves away from a foundation of truth, art holds less meaning and less awe, but from a foundation of truth and goodness, we can produce art that is full of beauty. Reflecting on the order and truth that is inherent in the Christian worldview is a springboard for the creation of art with depth, and that also incidentally carries a message of hope while not shying away from capturing the suffering that is part of the groaning creation and the human condition.

The Bronze Arts Aard is made up of four main components:

• Growing in an Art Skill
• Learning About an Artist
• Participating in an Art Event
• Sharing an Art Skill

Portfolio of Learning

Throughout the year, students will be guided in how to curate a portfolio that clearly demonstrates all the learning, reflection, and skills they have achieved. This portfolio is what is assessed for the Bronze Arts Award.

Day & Time: For Art & Design Students – 7 sessions fortnightly from January to May on Thursdays 2:30-4 pm for GMT for up to two 40-minute sessions with a short break in the middle.) Photography students will complete the Bronze Award Items within their live class sessions, as the tutor is the same for both.

Dates are: 15 & 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 5 & 19 March, 23 April & 7 May. The weeks opposite the fortnightly art class sessions.

Location: Zoom Meeting

Tutor: Agnes Mitchell

Required Materials:  Purchase the Bronze workbook book which will cost £10.45 with shipping. You may find it cheaper on places like eBay here.

All other fees, including Art Award submission fees, are included in the course price.

The Bronze Arts Award should be obtained before moving on to the Silver Award.

What Is Involved for Parents?

As part of the Bronze Arts Award, students must:

1. Experience Art as an Audience Member; you may need to help facilitate this for them.

They will need to attend an art event and produce a response or analysis, which can take the form of:

• A vlog
• A written response
• A visual/pictorial response

Suitable art events include:

• Photography or painting exhibitions
  (This is particularly relevant, as photography and painting from a wide range of artists and genres are discussed in class.)
• Museums or galleries
• Plays or theatre productions
• Operas
• Film screenings
• Fashion shows
• An online art experience is also valid if no other experiences are available.

2. Pass Their Skills On To Others – Again, they may need your help to facilitate this.

Students must also demonstrate leadership by sharing the art skills they have learned with others to help someone or a group develop their own art skills. This can be done in several ways:

• If you are part of a home education co-op, your child could run a short photography or art session for other teens. Alternatively, they can gather a group of close family or friends to share their skills with.  
• If that feels too daunting, they could choose a photography or art skill not yet covered in class and deliver a short presentation to the online class instead (with tutor approval).

While this may feel challenging at first, it is a fantastic opportunity for students to grow in confidence and leadership. Teaching others is one of the best ways to consolidate learning, as it requires a real understanding of the skills involved.  You know you have truly mastered something when you are able to teach it to others. 

3. Purchase the Bronze Award workbook,

 Purchase the Bronze workbook book which will cost £10.45 with shipping. You may find it cheaper on places like eBay here. This book will make it easy for your child to organise and demonstrate all their learning they need to do for the art award.  This will be their portfolio of work, which they will submit for the award. 

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Here is a short video that explains a bit more about the Bronze Level UK Arts Award.

 

Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today, and prepare for an unforgettable home education experience.

This course is only open to students who are currently taking Art & Design Year 1, Year 2, or Photography with Arise.  For those taking art classes elsewhere, you can join our tutor for the Bronze Arts Award qualification too. Message us at Arise@AriseHomeEducation.com for more details.