GCSE Art and Design Is this course for me? You should enjoy practical activities such as drawing, painting and making. You could have an interest in exploring your creativity and appreciate that of others. You will have enjoyed your Art lessons and found aspects of Art interesting. You may have an interest in pursuing a career in Art and Design.
What will we study? You will explore a range of exciting techniques and processes in both two and three dimensions. You will have the opportunity to draw, paint, print and make whilst working in such media as card, watercolour, acrylic and inks. You will learn about the work of incredible artists and designers, both historical and contemporary, and you will explore their techniques and concepts. These opportunities will help to define the kind of artist that you want to be. You will create a number of projects across the course and these will form your coursework. This will count for 60% of your final grade. You will then undertake a project set by the exam board and this will comprise the remaining 40% of your grade. Art is exciting, it allows you freedom to think independently and explore your own ideas! It is also a unique subject as it requires 100% practical application- there is no written exam.
Where can this take me? Art is the key subject to study if you wish to embark upon a career in Art and Design. Art will prepare you for areas such as Architecture, Fashion, Interior, Graphic and Textile Design, Concept Art, Games Design and Fine Art. Universities look for students who have skilful, creative and individualistic portfolios. Our teaching will enable you to develop these skills and guide you towards the right course for you. We have many students who have left our department to pursue opportunities in these areas and are now working successfully in these careers.
Where can I find more information? Our team:
dquigley@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk nkipling@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk ddeverell@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk Useful links: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/art-and-design/AQA-GCSE-ART-STUDENT-GUIDE.PDF