OPTIONAL SUBJECTS Art & Design
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
Business Studies This qualification strengthens understanding of how businesses operate, combining theory with real-life examples. Students examine topics like finance, marketing, operations, human resources, and the broader business environment, learning practical decision-making, analysis, and entrepreneurial thinking. Edexcel I/GCSE Business Studies provides a solid foundation for A-level Business, Economics, and vocational study, while building critical skills valued across many professions. Main Areas of Content The course is organised around two key themes:
This qualification develops creativity, visual communication, and independent thinking. Students explore ideas through drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, or digital media while learning to research, experiment, and refine their work. I/GCSE Art & Design encourages self-expression and problem-solving skills valued in higher education and creative industries worldwide. Main Areas of Content The course is built around two main components: 1. Personal Portfolio • Internally set project chosen by the school. • Students develop ideas from initial research to final pieces. • Emphasis on creativity, technical skills, and independent thinking. 2. Externally Set Assignment (ESA)
• Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (ESA) Weighting: 50% Theme provided by the exam board.
1. Investigating Small Businesses • Enterprise and entrepreneurship • Spotting business opportunities • Putting a business idea into practice • Making business effective • Understanding external influences on business 2. Building a Businesss • Growing the business
Preparatory period followed by a 10-hour supervised final piece. Internally marked and externally moderated.
Potential Trips and Enrichment • Visits to galleries, exhibitions, or artist workshops. • Opportunities to enter local and international art competitions. • Links to design, architecture, media, and creative career pathways
• Theme provided by the exam board. • Preparatory work followed by a 10-hour supervised period to create a final piece. • Encourages creative responses to a set starting point Specialisms Offered: • Fine Art • Graphic Communication
• Making marketing decisions • Making operational decisions • Making financial decisions
• Making human resource decisions • Transport in plants and animals, the circulatory system, respiration, and energy transfer. Course Details: Edexcel I/GCSE Business Studies
• Paper 2: Investigating Large Businesses
• Photography • Textile Design • Three-Dimensional Design Course Details: Edexcel I/GCSE Art & Design I. Qualification Code: 4AD1 II. Assessment Structure:
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Marks: 80 Weighting: 50% Format: Same as Paper 1 but based on larger-scale businesses
I. Qualification Code: 4BS1 II. Assessment Structure: • Paper 1: Investigating Small Businesses
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Marks: 80 Weighting: 50% Format: Four compulsory 2 0 mark questions – scenario-based with multiple choice, short answers, data-response, and open-ended questions
Potential Trips and Enrichment • Visits to local businesses or corporate HQs • Entrepreneurship workshops or business competitions • Guest speaker sessions with business leaders • Market research projects in the community
• Component 1: Personal Portfolio Weighting: 50% Internally set by the school,
internally marked, and externally moderated. S tudents develop a body of work based on a theme or project, showing research, experimentation, and final outcomes.
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