Is Art and Design GCSE hard?

GCSE Art is a very popular subject but is tough and requires a lot of hard work. Although there won’t be any written exams, you will have a great deal to do over the two years and it can take up a lot of time.

What GCSE art and design do?

What is Art & Design? GCSE Art and Design is suitable for students with an interest in drawing and painting who are willing to be creative. Students will be introduced to a variety of materials and techniques and will learn about artists’ work through research and gallery visits.

What exam board is GCSE Art and Design?

Pearson Edexcel GCSE Art and Design (2016)

Is there an exam for art GCSE?

The exam begins in January Year 11 and this is 40% of your overall mark. You will be given the exam paper and supporting Powerpoint in January and will have until April to complete preparatory work. The exam is 10 hours long (2 days) and during this time you must complete your final piece, in ‘controlled conditions’.

Is art and design a good GCSE?

Why choose GCSE Art and Design? If you enjoy being creative, want to increase your practical skills and improve your analytical, communication and research abilities, art and design is a great choice. The skills you gain make it a great complement to other subjects.

What jobs can art GCSE get you?

Jobs directly to do with art

Fine artist. Fine artists create original works of art.
Art gallery curator.
Art therapist.
Art teacher.
Art lecturer, design lecturer or art history lecturer at a university.
Art technician/demonstrator at a university.
Art valuer/auctioneer.
Illustrator.

What is art GCSE useful for?

Studying art and design helps to create a broad and balanced curriculum, which is an excellent foundation for whatever you want to do afterwards. The transferable skills you’ll gain, such as creativity, analysis and problem solving, complement a range of other subjects and careers.

What happens in a GCSE art exam?

The GCSE Art Exam You will have a number of months, to research the theme of your choice (or the theme set out by your course) and create a preparation journey in your sketchbook. Ceramic work should be fired and completed before you present it for assessment, and you’ll need plenty of time for drying-out and firing.

What do you need for GCSE art?

Drawing tools and materials

pencils and coloured pencils.
graphite sticks.
charcoal.
biros.
fine line and felt-tips pens.
drawing ink.
chalk and oil pastels.
oil pastels.

Is art an easy GCSE?

It is a truth universally acknowledged that GCSE Art is a difficult GCSE. You have probably heard it a thousand times that the GCSE work load for all art courses is pretty huge. However, talent is not everything and with so much to do in the course, it is very, very easy to fall behind.

What is the scheme of assessment for GCSE Art and Design?

Assessment objectives (AOs) are set by Ofqual and are the same across all GCSE Art and Design specifications and all exam boards. The exams and non-exam assessment will measure how students have achieved the following assessment objectives. AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.

What can students do to prepare for GCSE Art?

Students may discuss their starting points with the teacher. Preparatory work may be presented in any suitable two- or three-dimensional format such as mounted sheets, sketchbooks, journals, design proposals, models and maquettes, digital or non-digital presentations.

When does moderation take place in AQA Assessment?

Moderation will normally take place in June. Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives. Non-exam assessment (NEA) set by AQA; marked by the school/college and moderated by AQA during a visit.

How many marks are there for each component of Aqa?

Each component is marked out of a total of 96 marks. As the assessment objectives are equally weighted in each component, there is a maximum of 24 marks for each of the assessment objectives. The marks, out of 24, for each assessment objective must be added together to produce the total mark out of 96.