Art and Design

This is a broad course exploring practical and critical/contextual work through a range of 2D and/or 3D processes and new media and technologies. It is an unendorsed course where candidates can work in appropriate art, craft and design materials and processes. Candidates should produce practical and
contextual work associated with two or more of the areas below;

Candidates will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples which will be integral to the investigating and making process.

Career Opportunities
Undertaking GCSE Art and Design can led to a career as a Cartoonist, Costume Designer, Display Designer/Visual Merchandiser, Fashion/Clothing Designer, Graphic Designer, Hairdresser,  Hat Designer/Milliner, Illustrator, Interior Designer, Musical Instrument Maker/Repairer, Product Designer, Sculptor ,Stage/Set Designer, Teacher, Technical Illustrator, Textile Designer, Toymaker, Wallpaper Designer and extends to many more opportunities.
You should choose this GCSE if you have an interest in drawing and making things. The course will allow you to develop your skills in a creative and innovative manner.
  

GCSE MOVING  IMAGE ARTS Examining Board

MOVING  IMAGE ARTS

Introduction
It can be said that no art or communication form is as influential or powerful  in the 21st century as the art of Moving Images. From film and television programming to advertising and web streaming, it’s a subject that connects with people because its a combination of all other art forms (performance, visual, physical, musical, lyrical, textual).

GCSE
At GCSE pupils focuses on how to create moving image products, and the genres within film-making. Students plan and create moving image films, and analyse and critically evaluate the work of other film makers..
Through studying this specification, students:
• develop an understanding of film language;
• develop ideas through the creation of film and moving image artworks.
• develop the ability to manage  film equipment and resources.
• develop technical competence in the use of film-making techniques; and
• evaluate the effectiveness of their own practice.
 
Career Opportunity
A GCSE in Moving Images arts can lead to a career in film making, graphic design, advertising, theatre, television, web design, photography, animation, planned merchandise designs, production and editing.