Art

Course Information

GCSE Art and Design offers the opportunity to explore a variety of media, themes, images and artefacts relevant to the students chosen areas of study. Students’ ability to view and critique artworks whilst making connections to their social, historical and cultural context is also encouraged. Students are required to develop their work independently and in their own time. It is recommended that a minimum of one hour a week is donated to this. Throughout the course students create a portfolio of coursework (60%) and complete an examination (40% of the award grade) which is exhibited in order to gain GCSE certification. Grades are awarded A* to G. The portfolio of coursework should include artworks created in at least two of the following areas: 

• Fine Art: drawing, painting, sculpture, land art, installation, printmaking, film, video or mixed media. 

• Graphic Design: computer-aided design, illustration, advertising, digital imaging, film, video or animation. 

• Textile Design: printed and/or dyed materials, fashion and/or costume. 

• Three-Dimensional Design: ceramics, sculpture, theatre set, jewellery, interior, product or environmental design. 

• Photography: portraiture, documentary and/or photo journalism, environmental photography, experimental imagery, working from objects, still life and/or the natural world.

We follow the Eduqas GCSE Art and Design specification. This can be found here:

Eduqas GCSE Art and Design

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Why Study Art and Design? 

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