Art and design: 3D Design
GCSE 9-1
AQA
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PLEASE NOTE THIS SUBJECT CANNOT BE TAKEN WITH
PLEASE NOTE THIS SUBJECT CANNOT BE TAKEN WITH
ART OR Art Textiles
ART OR Art Textiles
How will this subject benefit me?
How will this subject benefit me?
This exciting course will give pupils a wide range of skills to design and make their own 3D models and products. The specification has been designed to allow students to develop knowledge and understanding of artists and designers during the course through a variety of learning experiences and approaches. This will allow them to develop the skills to explore, create and communicate their own ideas. Students will work with a variety of media, tools and equipment including paints, card, clay, plasticine, manufactured board and plastics to develop 3D models and products across the course.
The course includes the design, prototyping and modelling of aesthetic products, objects, and environments, drawing upon research, creative and practical skills.
What will I learn?
What will I learn?
You will learn many invaluable skills under the following headings, many of which are fully transferable into a variety of sixth form courses and/ or future careers.
How sources inspire the development of ideas, including social, cultural, environmental etc.
Using design techniques and processes such as model making, constructing, surface treatment, assembling, modelling etc.
Using media and materials to realise student intentions such as drawing materials, clay, wood, metal, plaster, plastic and found materials etc.
Who is this course appropriate for?
Who is this course appropriate for?
This course would be suited for pupils of all abilities who are creative and enjoy making things with a range of Art & Design materials. The course focuses on the creative process involved in creating 3D models and products.
Pupils will need to be well organised and passionate in order to achieve high grades with practical and coursework.
How will I be assessed?
How will I be assessed?
component 1 -
component 1 -
sketchbook & practical work
sketchbook & practical work
(60% of qualification)
(60% of qualification)
Students will complete 3 projects covering architecture, landscape design and Product Design. Students will follow the creative design process including artist research, design and development and the creation of a final 3D piece of work.
External set Assignment-
External set Assignment-
sketchbook & practical work
sketchbook & practical work
(40% of qualification)
(40% of qualification)
A project set by the exam board. Students follow the creative design process through to making a final 3D piece of work.
There is a 10 hour practical exam within this unit.
What opportunities will this give me?
What opportunities will this give me?
Pupils can study A Level Product Design and/or Art at sixth form and therefore enables students to progress onto a wide variety of university courses, direct into work or onto apprenticeships.
This course can lead to careers in Art, Architecture, Interior Design, Furniture and Product Design etc.
Students are welcome to see examples of upper school work in T9 and/ or speak to Miss Thomson, Mr Heal or Mr Hann for more information. This course allows you to pursue any creative/ practical pathway.
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