Revised GCSE Art and Design
This revised specification in GCSE Art and Design is for first teaching from September 2009. We will make the first awards in 2011.
Students of our GCSE Art and Design course engage in a critical, practical and theoretical study of art and design. They develop an appreciation of the work of artists, designers and craft workers from a range of cultural backgrounds. They also develop their artistic practice.
Through studying this course, students have opportunities to:
- widen their personal experience;
- develop their creative, intellectual and artistic abilities;
- develop their personal knowledge and understanding; and
- develop skills including investigating, realising, experimenting and problem-solving.
This course prepares students for the study of art and design and related courses at GCE Advanced Level, Advanced Subsidiary Level and the National Diploma. It also provides students who have an interest in developing a career in art and design with relevant, skills-based knowledge.