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
Why should I choose this subject?
Creative Arts and Culture
Humanities & Languages