GCSE Art and Design

Subject Leader - Mr T Bailey

If you are interested in any of the following careers the study of Art is fundamental

Art & Design gives you the skills you need for these jobs and many more.

Why study Art & Design?

Art & Design enhances life, imagination and creative thinking. It makes the world a more interesting place and is a fundamental part of human existence. Studying Art & Design is vital to help develop creativity which is one of the hardest, and most desirable skills to gain. Within the course of study students are encouraged to develop their skill, knowledge and understanding of a range of different mediums and techniques including drawing, printmaking, ceramics, painting and photography. Students will also engage with artists and designers learning how to analyse and evaluate their work and use this to develop practical work. Students are in control of their course of study and pick topics and themes that they want to explore as the course progresses.

Course Details

Exam Board: AQA

Assessment: Component 1: Portfolio 60%. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment 40%

Pupils develop work on a number of different themed projects for their portfolio, which accounts for 60% of their grade. Students also complete an Externally Set Assignment which involves a period of preparation to develop and explore ideas followed by working in controlled conditions to produce an outcome (10-hours). There is no traditional style exam.

Art & Design develops a vital set of transferable skills that benefit students in a broad and balanced curriculum including:

• Imagination, creativity and resourcefulness;

• Creative problem-solving and decision-making;

• The ability to work independently;

• Oral and written communication;

• Develops your creative skillset.

• Visual presentation;

• Self-motivation and self-management;

• Organisation and planning

Art & Design embodies the highest forms of human creativity.

The subject truly gives you the opportunity to meaningfully explore and express yourself in personal, skilled and creative ways. Choose Art & Design if…

• You enjoy it

• Your teacher has said you are able

• You want to develop your creative skillset

• You want to develop skills desirable in the world of work

• You want a balanced curriculum

• You want to produce exciting, personal work and achieve well at GCSE

For more information about the Art curriculum at Richard Challoner, please refer to the curriculum section of the main school website - HERE.