Art

GCSE Art and Design gives opportunities to actively engage in the creative process of art, craft and design to develop as an effective and independent learner. Pupils will explore many art, craft and design skills and processes throughout the two components of this course.

They will develop core knowledge, understanding and skills through their own exploratory work and the research of others’ work. There will be a focus on drawing as it is fundamental to the creative process in all art, craft and design disciplines.

There are two components: Component 1 (60%) and Component 2 (40%).

Component 1 consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is the Exploratory Portfolio where pupils will have the opportunity to explore various media and techniques and study how artists, craftspeople or designers, contemporary and historical and from a range of periods, societies and cultures approach their work. Part B allows pupils to investigate the Creative and Cultural Industries, through visiting galleries and if possible practising artists, and create a portfolio of work based on their visits

Component 2 is the Externally Set Assignment, which is issued in January of Year 12, and this allows pupils to complete research and practical work leading to a final outcome, produced under examination conditions.