Subject: Art, Craft & Design Subject Leader: Miss C Jones

Head of Department: Mrs H Bennett

Qualification: GCSE

Examination Board: WJEC

Course Content:

The main aim of the course is for pupils to develop an understanding and knowledge of Art, Craft and Design. They develop a wide range of skills and the ability to express themselves. The programme of study should contribute to their future development including further and/or higher education and life beyond school.

UNIT 1: Portfolio
UNIT 2: Externally set exam:

  • fine art – drawing and painting, sculpture, print making and installation;
  • graphic design – visual communication, advertising, package design, computer graphics, illustration, letter form;
  • three dimensional design – ceramics, jewellery, product and functional design, theatre design.
  • textiles – woven, knitted, embroidered, printed and fashion design, constructed, embellished, sewn and dyed;
  • photography – lens-based media, video, digital and film;
  • critical and contextual studies – Arts and Design history, theory, personal investigation;

How you will learn:

Studying Art and Design provides entry to an unprecedented range of specialisms, skills- both traditional and digital – and careers You will develop your knowledge and understanding of art and design functions. Develop a wide range of processes and techniques to develop different kinds of evidence.

How you will be assessed:

Unit 1 – 60% of the qualification Unit 2 40% of the qualification.


Job ideas using Art, Craft & Design:

Fine art- Graphic Design- Sculpture- Interior Design – Fashion Designer- 3d animation – photography- Architect- Games Design – illustration- Theatre Design – Art Curator.


For further information see:  Miss C Jones


 

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