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GCSE Art and Design is a vibrant, hands-on course that encourages students to find their own creative voice. It is less about "being good at drawing" and more about the journey of developing ideas, experimenting with materials, and learning from the work of other artists.
Component 1: Portfolio (The Coursework)
What it involves: A collection of work created throughout the course (usually Year 10 and the first half of Year 11). It includes at least one "sustained project" that shows the full journey from an initial idea to a finished final piece.
Format: Typically presented in sketchbooks, digital portfolios, or on large-scale boards.
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (The Exam)
What it involves: Students choose one starting point from a list provided by AQA in January of Year 11.
The Process: After a "preparatory period" (several weeks of planning and research), students complete a 10-hour practical exam spread over two days to create their final outcome.
The Four Assessment Objectives (AOs)
To succeed, students must provide evidence for four key areas, which are equally weighted (25% each):
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design-8201/specification
Professional artists, craftspeople and designers all start somewhere and our course offers endless opportunities to develop your interests which can also follow into other industries and businesses. The creative industries are the fastest growing of all areas and add a whopping £76 billion pounds to our economy every year. This course isn't just for aspiring painters; it builds high-level problem-solving, visual literacy, and independent thinking skills.
Progression: Leads directly to A-level Art, Photography, Textiles, or Graphic Communication.
Careers: Essential for architecture, games design, fashion, film production, marketing, and interior design.
The Portfolio: By the end of the course, students will have a professional-standard portfolio of work which is crucial for entry into creative colleges and industries.
AQA
Component 1: Portfolio (The Coursework)
Weighting: 60% of the total GCSE.
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (The Exam)
Weighting: 40% of the total GCSE.
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B79 9AA
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