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ART AND DESIGN

Examination Board: AQA

This specification consists of two units of work:

Unit 1
A Personal Portfolio.
Controlled Assessment - 60%

Unit 2
Externally set task
Controlled Assessment under supervision (10 hours) - 40%

Students will be issued an exam paper, usually in January, and will spend up
to eight weeks planning for a final piece, which is produced during the 10
hours controlled assessment.

The course allows you the freedom to explore the following aspects;-
• Fine art;
• Graphic communication;
• Textile design;
• Three-dimensional design;
• Photography.

You will be expected to integrate critical, practical and theoretical study
within the relevant areas of your work, recording your ideas and thoughts
carefully at all times. Most of this reflective and critical work will be recorded
in your sketchbooks, as you have become accustomed in years seven to nine.

The portfolio requires some self-discipline in managing your own time to
ensure that all work is completed and assembled together in a coherent form
in preparation for the assessment deadlines. Three dimensional work has
to be completed to an exhibition standard and careful thought given to the
nature and style of the construction and materials used.

The GCSE Art course prepares students for progressing to A/AS level Art,
which in turn can take the student onto degree courses and beyond. Art
degrees lead onto a wide range of careers in media, fashion, design etc.

Some jobs related to Art are:
Designer, Artist, Photographer, Technician, Broadcast, Journalist, Actor,
Musician, Lighting Technician, Choreographer, Singer.

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