YR9 Options Booklet 2022

Subject: GCSE Art & Design
Option
Why study this subject?
Through GCSE Art & Design you will learn to lead a personal investigation and
develop your own ideas. At the end of the course you will have a portfolio
reflecting your personality, artistic journey and achievement.
What qualifications will I get at the end of the course?
A GCSE in Art, Craft and Design (Edexcel).
What can this qualification lead to afterwards?
The varied and interesting career opportunities for those taking Art and Design
include the following: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture,
Graphic Design, Film-making and Production, Theatre/Film Set Design, Media,
PR and Advertising, Art Therapy, Fashion, Textiles, Illustration, Ceramics, Game
Design, Special Effects, Curatorship.
What will I study on this course?
We will teach you to:
Develop ideas in response to project themes and artists’ work
Experiment with and refine techniques in order to discover your
personal style
Record observations and insights (through drawing, painting, printing,
mixed media, ceramics/sculpture, collage, photography and digital
media)
Realise personal intentions by producing stunning final pieces that will
impress and delight others – not least your art teachers!
Do I have to do any coursework?
Coursework (60%) is all-important in Art GCSE. You will need to develop the
independence to finish and present your work in a way that shows your
personal engagement as an artist.
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