GCSE Art and Design

Studying art and design allows learners to explore the physical, social and personal functions of art through a range of cultural and historical contexts. The qualification encourages experimentation with a variety of techniques and tools and covers a broad range of options including three-dimensional design, photography and textiles.  

GCSE Art & Design provides a wealth of opportunities to develop creativity, communication skills and curiosity through experiential learning. It also enables learners to explore and appreciate the creative art, design and craft work of others. 

This qualification will inspire learners to become original and imaginative artists who can notice, reflect upon and share their experiences with creativity and confidence. 

What will learners be assessed on?

  • Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of a broad range of work produced by artists, craftspeople and designers to increase awareness of the wide variety of art, craft and design processes and outcomes.

  • Applying skills in the production of art, craft and design work to develop innovative ideas and realise creative intentions with control.

  • Reflecting on and evaluating their own work and the work of others.

  • Exploring, creating and developing creative ideas and techniques to produce and present work.

How will learners be assessed?

  • A portfolio worth 60% of the qualification. This will be set by teachers, marked by teachers and moderated by the awarding body.

  • An assignment worth 40% of the qualification, set by the awarding body, marked by the teacher and moderated by the awarding body.

For more details on the purpose and aims, content and assessment arrangements of this qualification, please read the full design proposal.

We also have a Youth Friendly version for you to access.

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Studying art and design allows learners to explore the physical, social and personal functions of art through a range of cultural and historical contexts. The qualification encourages experimentation with a variety of techniques and tools and covers a broad range of options including three-dimensional design, photography and textiles.  

GCSE Art & Design provides a wealth of opportunities to develop creativity, communication skills and curiosity through experiential learning. It also enables learners to explore and appreciate the creative art, design and craft work of others. 

This qualification will inspire learners to become original and imaginative artists who can notice, reflect upon and share their experiences with creativity and confidence. 

What will learners be assessed on?

  • Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of a broad range of work produced by artists, craftspeople and designers to increase awareness of the wide variety of art, craft and design processes and outcomes.

  • Applying skills in the production of art, craft and design work to develop innovative ideas and realise creative intentions with control.

  • Reflecting on and evaluating their own work and the work of others.

  • Exploring, creating and developing creative ideas and techniques to produce and present work.

How will learners be assessed?

  • A portfolio worth 60% of the qualification. This will be set by teachers, marked by teachers and moderated by the awarding body.

  • An assignment worth 40% of the qualification, set by the awarding body, marked by the teacher and moderated by the awarding body.

For more details on the purpose and aims, content and assessment arrangements of this qualification, please read the full design proposal.

We also have a Youth Friendly version for you to access.

CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

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