1 minute read
Art & Design
Next Article
Exam Board & Specification
AQA GCSE Art & Design
Method of Assessment
Component 1: Portfolio 60%
In Year 10 students will develop a project based on Sealife using a broad range of processes and materials taking a visit to Crosby Beach for inspiration. Students are encouraged initially to explore the breadth of materials including drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles, 3D work and photography in order to build confidence and develop skills across the Art and Design disciplines. Students will then develop a final piece in a material and on a scale of their choice. At the end of year 10 students will take a second project from a choice of starting points. Now that students have realised their strengths as an artist, they will develop this in their chosen medium with support from the art staff.
Component 2: Externally set assignment 40%
A range of starting points will be given via an externally set paper. Ideas will be developed in lesson time with the support and guidance of your experienced teachers in preparation for the supervised exam of 10 hours.
