Art & Design
A creative journey through drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed‑media work. Students study influential artists, develop sketchbook practice and produce GCSE portfolio‑style pieces.
Students produce portfolios both with support and independently depending on their own artistic talents and using those of researched artists.
You will study this course to:
- Develop your skills in the research and analysis of different artists and their work.
- Develop your practical skills in working and experimenting with different media.
- Record your ideas and experimentation within your sketchbooks.
- Refine and evaluate your work, using annotations to explain your creative processes.
- Respond to the chosen theme to create your own personal outcome.
What will you learn in years 10 and 11:
In Year 10 you will start the Portfolio 1 project ‘Food’. You will research a variety of different artists that use a variety of different media. You will explore and experiment with different media and techniques, including Modroc, Clay sculpture, Collage, illustration, sewing, drawing and painting. You will develop and refine your own ideas to produce a meaningful response.
In Year 11 you will finish Portfolio 1 and start the externally set task. There will be a 10 hour exam at the end of the project. In which you will produce a final response to the chosen theme.
How you will be assessed:
Exam board: OCR
Qualification: Art and Design: Art, Craft and Design.
Assessment Model: Two portfolios of work. Portfolio 1: non-exam assessment 60% of total GCSE
Portfolio 2: Externally set task. 10 hours supervised time. Non-exam assessment 40% of total GCSE.
Suggested future careers this course can lead to:
- Artists
- Graphic Designers
- Games Designers
- Fashion designers
- Textile Designers
- Architects
- Theatre set designers
- Advertising
- Animation
- Costume Designers
Art Curriculum Map
Art & Design Curriculum Map
