GCE Art & Design

This specification is for first teaching from September 2008.

Through studying GCE Art and Design, students have opportunities to:

  • develop an interest in and enthusiasm for art, craft and design;
  • gain knowledge and understanding of art, craft, design and media (including technologies) in contemporary and past cultures;
  • gain experience in working in a broad range of media (including traditional and new media and technologies);
  • gain an awareness of different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of art, craft and design practice; and
  • develop and enhance their creative, intellectual and artistic abilities.