Art & Design
GCSE Art, Craft & Design
Examination Board: AQA
Watch the video to the right to find out about GCSE Art!
Why should STUDENTS choose GCSE Art, Craft & Design?
This course will appeal to all students who love exploring and using a wide range of materials and techniques including: paints, inks, drawing media, collage, printing techniques, and sculpture making. Photography and use of creative iPad apps will also feature. Students would also have a real interest in the work of artists, designers and craftspeople. This course is for those students who love exploring mixed materials and techniques which they have been using throughout their Key Stage 3 courses.
Watch the way a sketch pad is developed over time with Mr Lymer. Mr Lymer talks trough a contrast between two artists and illustrates how the students work evolves throughout the project. Checkout the video below.
Copy of Art Option Video.mp4Mr Lymer talks through a model sketchbook; contrasting two artists.
What will STUDENTS need to be successful in this course?
This course is suitable for students of all abilities. You should ideally have a proven track record in terms of your attitude to learning in Art. We encourage students to discuss with us how we might be able to support them. They must be enthusiastic about Art and Design, and love working with a wide range of materials and techniques in a practical and creative environment.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
This course is suitable for students of all ability levels. Students with aspirations of Grade 7 and above can expect to move onto A Level art courses at BHASVIC, Varndean College or St Paul’s for example.
Students aiming for Grade 3 and higher will be well supported with one to one intervention and support.
Course Description
Students will:
learn to develop their ideas by investigating artists, designers and craftspeople from other cultures so they can demonstrate analytical and cultural understanding.
refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes including photography.
record ideas, objects and images which fit into themed projects.
present a personal, informed and meaningful set of sketchpads demonstrating your critical understanding, and make connections between their work and the work of others.
Course Content
Year 9: Developmental units of work. Usually 2-3 coursework projects.
Year 10 Unit 1: Portfolio of work. Usually two projects, TWISTS, COILS and SPIRALS/FOUND OBJECTS.
Year 11 Unit 2: Externally set task. End of second year exam responding to one from a choice of projects.
See some examples of Year 9 & 10 student work below!
Assessment
All work is continually assessed and marked by staff and a sample is then graded by a visiting AQA moderator.
Component 1: Portfolio of work
Coursework is produced in lessons or through homework tasks and assignments . Coursework makes up 60% of the Art GCSE.
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment
One project from a choice of questions. Ten hours over two days = 40% of the GCSE.
Further Education and Career Pathways
The course allows students to progress onto A-level Art, Fine Art, Fashion, Textiles, Photography, Media Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design and other creative media courses.