Guidelines

What should an artists GCSE research include?

What should an artists GCSE research include?

The Artist study should include:

  1. Title (artists name) and dates of birth and death.
  2. Short biography of the artist (information about her life in your own words)
  3. Find and print examples of her work that you think relevant to the project.

What are the topics for art GCSE?

Subject content

  • Art, craft and design.
  • Fine art.
  • Graphic communication.
  • Textile design.
  • Three-dimensional design.
  • Photography.

What should be in a GCSE art sketchbook?

Practise and trials of different techniques and processes • A range of mixed mediums and materials • Evidence of first-hand responses to subject matter and artworks, demonstrated through observational drawings, photographs and annotated pamphlets and sketches from exhibitions or gallery visits.

What do artists say in research?

Give some general background information about the artist/photographer. Including their style of work, the theme of their work, the materials they use etc. Talk about the pieces of work you have copied. Add analysis for higher marks.

How do you write your own art GCSE?

When writing about your own work, ask yourself the following questions:

  1. What have I done? Is it a painting a drawing or a sculpture?
  2. How have I done it?
  3. Why have I done it/ what have I learnt through doing it?
  4. What medium or materials have I used?
  5. What could I improve or what would I change if I were to do it again?

Can you do art as a GCSE?

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.

Is GCSE art difficult?

What can I do with a GCSE in Art and Design?

Curriculum Intent for Art Completing a GCSE in Art and Design allows you to broaden your creative thought and understanding especially with problem solving skills. You will research a variety of contemporary artists and photographers to inspire your own work and develop your drawing, paintings, and 3D skills.

What do you need to know about art KS3?

At KS3 students follow a programme of study that builds skills, understanding and knowledge in a wide range of art forms including drawing, developing use of colour, 3d work and looking at existing art from a wide range of sources. This gives the students and excellent grounding and will enable them to be prepared at KS4 for GCSE.

When do you take the Art GCSE in Year 11?

Students will develop coursework over Year 10 and 11. This is worth 60% of the entire Art GCSE. Exam preparatory time will start February in Year 11 lasting for 7 weeks. Students will then have a 10 hour set exam spanning over 2 school days. This is worth 40% of the entire Art GCSE.

What are some good research ideas for GCSE?

October 2009- Sketchbook, double page spread on the research behind the “Mona Lisa Apple” idea, in this case from the Italian Renaissance. “Art Thoughts” – great handout! I recently blogged about our history curriculum, and studying Ancient Greece.