ART AND DESIGN - GCSE
Pupils who choose to study art and design at key stage four will follow the GCSE Art and Design course.
The exam consists of two components:
Unit 1: The Core Portfolio (Controlled Assessment 60%)
Pupils will explore what is meant by the visual elements and understand how artists and designers form history and different cultures use the visual elements to communicate their ideas. Pupils will work individually and creatively to develop personal ideas and will experiment with a range of media, materials and techniques.
Unit 2: Working to a Stimulus (40%)
Pupils will use a wide range of media to develop their ideas and produce an outcome in fine art, craft or design in either 2D or 3D.
In choosing art and design pupils will have stimulating and challenging opportunities to develop personal knowledge, understanding and skills through investigating and realising, experimenting and problem solving which will contribute to employability.
Candidates will be expected to develop their own work to resolve their investigations, producing a final piece based upon preparatory studies and research.
The exam consists of two components:
Unit 1: The Core Portfolio (Controlled Assessment 60%)
Pupils will explore what is meant by the visual elements and understand how artists and designers form history and different cultures use the visual elements to communicate their ideas. Pupils will work individually and creatively to develop personal ideas and will experiment with a range of media, materials and techniques.
Unit 2: Working to a Stimulus (40%)
Pupils will use a wide range of media to develop their ideas and produce an outcome in fine art, craft or design in either 2D or 3D.
In choosing art and design pupils will have stimulating and challenging opportunities to develop personal knowledge, understanding and skills through investigating and realising, experimenting and problem solving which will contribute to employability.
Candidates will be expected to develop their own work to resolve their investigations, producing a final piece based upon preparatory studies and research.
ART AND DESIGN (TEXTILES) - GCSE
Coursework (60%)
Pupils who chose to study GCSE Art and design textiles will have the opportunity to work in one or more areas of Textiles, such as: printed, dyed materials, domestic textiles, constructed, applied textiles, fashion or costume and will gain knowledge of practicing and past designers, artists and craft workers.
Throughout the course pupils will develop skills in investigating and research, problem solving, self management, organisation as well as practical skills in a variety of textile media.
Pupils will complete at least two units of coursework which should include preparatory work related to a final piece in the area of textiles.
Controlled Test (40%)
Pupils will be required to respond to a stimulus in the area of textiles, set by the examination board. There will be a preparatory period of 4 weeks, followed by 10 hours of supervised time.
Candidates will be expected to develop their own work to resolve their investigations, producing a final piece based upon preparatory studies and research.
Pupils who chose to study GCSE Art and design textiles will have the opportunity to work in one or more areas of Textiles, such as: printed, dyed materials, domestic textiles, constructed, applied textiles, fashion or costume and will gain knowledge of practicing and past designers, artists and craft workers.
Throughout the course pupils will develop skills in investigating and research, problem solving, self management, organisation as well as practical skills in a variety of textile media.
Pupils will complete at least two units of coursework which should include preparatory work related to a final piece in the area of textiles.
Controlled Test (40%)
Pupils will be required to respond to a stimulus in the area of textiles, set by the examination board. There will be a preparatory period of 4 weeks, followed by 10 hours of supervised time.
Candidates will be expected to develop their own work to resolve their investigations, producing a final piece based upon preparatory studies and research.
ART AND DESIGN - KS5
Specific Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at A*-C to include Art and Design preferable at A*-B
Pupils who have studied Art and Design successfully to KS3 may also be considered.
Course Content
Many aspects of Art and Design including painting, screen-printing, block printing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, creative embroidery, fashion design, jewellery design, interior design, graphic design, I.C.T. are catered for.
Assessment Methods
AS 1: Coursework Portfolio - 50% of AS, 25% of ALL
AS 2: Externally Set Assignment - 50% of AS 25% of ALL
A2 1: Personal Investigation - 50% of A2, 25% of ALL
A2 2: Externally Set Assignment - 50% of A2, 25% of ALL
Progression
A motivating qualification with a Northern Ireland dimension
An excellent qualification for studying higher level qualifications
Valuable preparation for careers in design, graphics, architecture, advertising, photography, fashion, publishing, teaching ….
Pupils who have studied Art and Design successfully to KS3 may also be considered.
Course Content
Many aspects of Art and Design including painting, screen-printing, block printing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, creative embroidery, fashion design, jewellery design, interior design, graphic design, I.C.T. are catered for.
Assessment Methods
AS 1: Coursework Portfolio - 50% of AS, 25% of ALL
AS 2: Externally Set Assignment - 50% of AS 25% of ALL
A2 1: Personal Investigation - 50% of A2, 25% of ALL
A2 2: Externally Set Assignment - 50% of A2, 25% of ALL
Progression
A motivating qualification with a Northern Ireland dimension
An excellent qualification for studying higher level qualifications
Valuable preparation for careers in design, graphics, architecture, advertising, photography, fashion, publishing, teaching ….
