FINAL GCSE options booklet 2026

Art

Option subject

Studying Art Studying Art , Craft and Design is about thinking flexibly and finding the new and the next . You will acquire and develop technical skills through working with a broad range of media , materials , techniques , processes and technologies that will provide a springboard and prepare you for the next stage of your creative journey . You will become confident in taking risks and learn to explore and experiment with ideas , processes , media , materials and techniques . You will develop your research skills increasing your knowledge and understanding of art , craft and design in historical and contemporary contexts , societies and cultures .

What you will study ?

Fine Art techniques You will explore : Drawing , Mixed Media , Printing , Painting

Textile Design techniques You will develop work exploring Fashion Design

Three - dimensional Design techniques

___ working drawings to help take initial ideas through to realisation You will explore clay construction techniques , using maquettes , models and

Photography and Digital techniques You will explore Studio photography , Location photography , as well as film __ production . You will refine your use and understanding of digital art .

Exam board

Edexcel

Examinations Coursework ( 50 %) Examination ( 2 days )

14

Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker