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Overview
Both GCSE Photography and GCSE Art are rich opportunities to develop your creativity, often cited as the most important skill for success across all careers in the future. Throughout the course you will explore the creative process and develop your own ideas.
Art develops independent thinking. In a subject where there are no right or wrong answers you will be asked to innovate by generating ideas, experimenting and exploring imagery, materials, techniques and processes. You will learn the importance of review in allowing you to refine your ideas. You will record your observations of the world around you through drawings, photography and written analysis. Finally, you will present your work in an outcome. This work will be exhibited in our end of year show and there will be many opportunities to exhibit your work throughout the course.
Both the GCSE Art and the GCSE photography course follow the same format and assessment criteria which is continuously assessed over the 2 years of study. Art and Design GCSE will allow you to explore your proficiency in a variety of practical skills including photography, mixed media, printmaking, painting, drawing, graphics. GCSE Art and Design will be suited to students who wish to explore a wide range of materials, techniques and processes rather than specialising solely in photography.
Assessment Overview
Assessment Overview
60% coursework - Individual project
40% Exam - Practical 10 hours
FAQs
FAQs
How much coursework is there?
How much coursework is there?
Approximately 20 sides of A3 per term. If you enjoy the subject the work will feel effortless.
What can Art lead to?
What can Art lead to?
Limitless! Some of the most lucrative and exciting careers are in the creative industries which in many countries is the fastest growing sectors of the economy. The creative skills and visual literacy you learn are transferable to huge range of careers from Engineering to Dentistry, from Business to Law.
Why study Art?
Why study Art?
Creativity is a powerful transferable skill It will be of benefit to any successful individual in any future career in any industry. Where in the rapidly ever changing world can creativity not be successfully applied? Art also develops critical analysis, independence, resilience, empathy, cultural awareness and research skills. These skills can be applied across the curriculum and enrich your life whatever career you pursue.
Do I need to be good at drawing?
Do I need to be good at drawing?
No, students have gained an A* grade in the past with minimal drawing skills. Drawing skills are obviously an asset however.
How will I be graded for Art?
How will I be graded for Art?
Unlike IGCSE grades A-F, the reformed GCSE qualifications which we study in Art and Photography will be awarded on a grade scale of 9 (the highest grade) to 1 (the lowest).
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