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Open Subjects
Art, Photography, Textiles: Open
If you9d like to do an Art course, please talk to your teacher about which they think would be most suitable for
you. Remember that you may only do one Art GCSE course.
Subject
Subject group
Exam Board
Course
Description
GCSE Art and Design
Creative
Edexcel
The GCSE in Art and Design is designed to be a general course, encompassing art,
craft and design. Students are able to explore a range of 2 or 3 dimensional
approaches to their studies which may include ceramics, painting, printmaking,
digital media and textiles to name a few. Work produced for this qualification will
demonstrate the use of formal elements and creative skills, and give form to
thinking, feeling, observation, design and ideas. Students will show evidence of
trying to extend their own and others9 ways of seeing the world.
Over the two years students will produce two projects with varying themes that are
submitted as a portfolio of work (coursework element). There is also a third project
which is part of an externally set assignment which forms their exam project.
Examination
Information
40%
Pre exam prep period: January for approx 10 weeks.
Final Examination: - April: 10hr examination
Grades
available
Controlled
Assessment
Information
9-1
Careers
Information
There are many careers where a good qualification in Art is necessary. Here are just
a few;
Animator, Architect, Art editor, Art gallery curator, Art therapist, Cad technician,
Ceramics designer-maker, Costume designer, Design engineer, Dressmaker,
Exhibition designer, Fashion designer, Fine artist, Florist, Graphic designer,
Illustrator, Interior designer, Landscape architect, Make-up artist, Medical
illustrator, Photographer, Product designer, Set designer, Sign writer, Textile
designer, Web designer
Further details
GCSE Art Specification
Staff Contact
Miss G Herbert, Head of Art
georgie.herbert@rmays.com
60%
Throughout Year 10 and first term of Year 11
