Art

Details of the Examination Specification 

WJEC GCSE 3651 

Subject Content 

During this course students complete 1 unit of coursework for assessment, which must be taken from a range of the following areas of study: painting, drawing, printmaking and 3-dimensional work. 

By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate their ability to: 

• Develop their ideas through investigations informed by contextual, analytical and cultural understanding 

• Refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate media and materials 

• Record their ideas, observations and insights 

• Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and making connections where appropriate

Resources 

Resources for a course of this nature are extensive and whilst the Art Department expects to meet the majority of students’ material needs, there will be occasions when students will need to fund themselves. 

How is the Course Assessed 

The course has two elements: 

Coursework – 60% of the GCSE grade 

Controlled Test – 40% of the GCSE grade. Completed during Year 11 

The starting point for the Controlled Test is set by the examination board. Students have 10 weeks preparation time followed by 11 hours of supervised time to complete the work. Internal deadlines will be determined for each of the coursework projects which follow the format of the Controlled Test, as above. 

Additional Information 

Motivation and a willingness to work hard, both within School and for homework assignments. Students must be well organised and able to work independently. 

Resources for a course of this nature are extensive and whilst the Art Department expects to meet the majority of students’ material needs, there is a £10 charge at the beginning of Year 10 and again at Year 11 to contribute to the wide range of materials that students will use. There may still be occasions when students need to supply materials the department doesn’t stock. 

We also offer students the opportunity to purchase an A2 folder and an A4 hardback sketchbook at the beginning of Year 10 for £10.