The Art and Design GCSE has been designed to encourage learners to develop knowledge , skills and understanding along with creativity and imagination . The Fine Art Design pathway enables learners to explore and develop skills using a wide range of media and techniques including : Observational drawing skills , creative thinking skills , painting , printing , collage , graphic media and mixed media techniques .
GCSE Art assessment is based on four objectives :
Objective 1 : Researching artists and different art styles from different cultures and using this to inspire and develop your own ideas .
Objective 2 : Refine ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources . Experimenting with a wide variety of materials and techniques to improve your skills and help create the best possible outcome for your final piece of work .
Objective 3 : Record ideas and observations through observational drawing of actual objects or from your own photographs .
Objective 4 : Present a personal , informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding ; culminating in a relevant and intentional final piece of work .
Component 1 : Portfolio Non-exam assessment ( internally assessed and externally moderated ) 60 % of total CGSE .
A portfolio of practical work showing the learners ’ personal response to a set starting point , design brief , scenario or stimulus . This covers four separate assessment objectives and should include : the learner ’ s research , initial ideas , development of ideas , textile techniques and processes , presentation and recording of ideas .
Component 2 : Externally set task Non-exam assessment ( internally assessed and externally moderated ) 40 % of total GCSE .
Early release paper will be issued on 2 January each year and will provide learners with five themes , each with a range of written and visual starting points and stimuli . A response should be based upon one of these options .
Art is not just about painting pictures , there are a wide range of careers for which this qualification is useful : interior design , fashion design , graphic design , product design etc . It is also a good grounding for any creative careers including floristry , hairdressing , make-up artist , art therapy , architecture , games designer , animator , photography , web design and advertising industry . Students achieving a 4 and above will be well equipped for A level and a traditional route to Degree or HND level .
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