1. Unit 2 EXAM COURSEWORK 30% 10 WKS
GCSE Art is split into four Learning Objectives
There are two Units of work Unit 1 Coursework 60%
Unit 2 Exam 40%
Unit 1 is split into three short Units :
Unit 2 is split into Exam coursework and Exam day :
AO1 DEVELOP %
AO2 REFINE %
AO3 RECORD %
AO4 PRESENT %
Unit 1 PORTFOLIO % WKS
Unit 1 PERSONAL % WKS
Unit 1 MOCK % WKS
Unit 2 EXAM COURSEWORK % WKS
Unit 1 EXAM DAY % HRS

2. AO1 DEVELOP A / A* 25% Develop ideas through:
Researching artists, designers and craftspeople showing critical understanding of their work and historical / cultural influences.
Critically analyse and evaluate own work in writing making clear links.
Imaginative ideas supported by perceptive, sustained investigations.
Independent, sensitive insights are supported by skilful use of critical understanding.
3-5 Comparison Critical Studies / investigations (min 1hr each)
Images to support Critical Studies
3-5 Responses to researched artists, designers, craftspeople.
All work critically annotated and evaluated

3. AO2 REFINE A / A* 25% 25% Refine ideas through:
Experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes that respond to researched artists, designers and craftspeople.
Insightful and in-depth review, resulting in creative and imaginative developments.
Recognises the full potential of materials, techniques and processes selected.
3- 5 5xperiments that develop Recorded Ideas from the research of artists, designers and craftspeople.
Push limitations of chosen media.
3-5 Design ideas that have been fully developed and explored.
All work critically annotated and evaluated.

4. AO3 RECORD A / A* 25% Record ideas through:
Relevant first hand observational drawing, photography and collected images that are visually connected.
Perceptive grasp of ideas and issues recorded, evidenced through sustained, comprehensive and creative use of visual/other forms.
Any specialist terms are used appropriately and are expressed highly accurately.
Mind map 2-3
3-5 Observational studies in media that suits student (each study should be 1hr – 3hr).
2 plus photo-shoots.
Collected images from internet / magazines.
All work critically annotated and evaluated.

5. AO4 PRESENT A / A* 25% Present a final piece:
That is personal and meaningful piece that has clear connections with researched artists, designers and craftspeople. Has been refined with relevant supporting recorded ideas.
Present a final evaluation:
That clearly in writing discusses the final piece and its links to AO1.
Intentions are fully realised through personal outcomes, demonstrating original, imaginative, inventive and exciting qualities, with highly appropriate connection between elements.
Final piece / pieces (min 10hrs)
Final evaluation
Clear links to AO1, AO2 and AO3.

6. AO1 DEVELOP B 25% Develop ideas through:
Researching artists, designers and craftspeople showing critical understanding of their work and historical / cultural influences.
Critically analyse and evaluate own work in writing making clear links.
A diverse range of ideas is being explored with exciting and imaginative developments.
Personal, refined judgement conveys understanding of more complex issues.
3-5 Comparison Critical Studies / investigations (min 1hr each)
Images to support Critical Studies
3-5 Responses to researched artists, designers, craftspeople.
All work critically annotated and evaluated

7. AO2 REFINE B 25% 25% Refine ideas through:
Experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes that respond to researched artists, designers and craftspeople.
Effective, coherent selection, experimentation and exploration of the potential and limitations of processes and resources.
3- 5 5xperiments that develop Recorded Ideas from the research of artists, designers and craftspeople.
Push limitations of chosen media.
3-5 Design ideas that have been fully developed and explored.
All work critically annotated and evaluated.

8. AO3 RECORD B 25% Record ideas through:
Relevant first hand observational drawing, photography and collected images that are visually connected.
Selecting and recording from sources is purposeful, relevant and clear. Assured use of visual/other forms, consistent command of skills and techniques.
Any specialist terms are expressed accurately.
Mind map 2-3
3-5 Observational studies in media that suits student (each study should be 1hr – 3hr).
2 plus photo-shoots.
Collected images from internet / magazines.
All work critically annotated and evaluated.

9. AO4 PRESENT B 25% Present a final piece:
That is personal and meaningful piece that has clear connections with researched artists, designers and craftspeople. Has been refined with relevant supporting recorded ideas.
Present a final evaluation:
That clearly in writing discusses the final piece and its links to AO1.
Produces skilful, personal outcomes showing consistent application, knowledge and understanding. Effective and diverse connections are made in realising intentions in a coherent outcome.
Final piece / pieces (min 10hrs)
Final evaluation
Clear links to AO1, AO2 and AO3.

10. AO1 DEVELOP C 25% Develop ideas through:
Researching artists, designers and craftspeople showing critical understanding of their work and historical / cultural influences.
Critically analyse and evaluate own work in writing making clear links.
Own ideas provide a starting point and are developed using sufficient skill, based on adequate research.
Analysis of own and others’ work shows a degree of critical understanding.
3-5 Comparison Critical Studies / investigations (min 1hr each)
Images to support Critical Studies
3-5 Responses to researched artists, designers, craftspeople.
All work critically annotated and evaluated

11. AO2 REFINE C 25% 25% Refine ideas through:
Experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes that respond to researched artists, designers and craftspeople.
Appropriate, sometimes predictable, selection and experimentation with a broadening range of resources and processes.
3- 5 5xperiments that develop Recorded Ideas from the research of artists, designers and craftspeople.
Push limitations of chosen media.
3-5 Design ideas that have been fully developed and explored.
All work critically annotated and evaluated.

12. AO3 RECORD C 25% Record ideas through:
Relevant first hand observational drawing, photography and collected images that are visually connected.
Relevant selection in recording from sources, using growing technical control, including expression of specialist terms where included, to support and communicate the intention in their ideas with visual/other forms.
Mind map 2-3
3-5 Observational studies in media that suits student (each study should be 1hr – 3hr).
2 plus photo-shoots.
Collected images from internet / magazines.
All work critically annotated and evaluated.

13. AO4 PRESENT C 25% Present a final piece:
That is personal and meaningful piece that has clear connections with researched artists, designers and craftspeople. Has been refined with relevant supporting recorded ideas.
Present a final evaluation:
That clearly in writing discusses the final piece and its links to AO1.
Work presented shows emerging individual qualities and intentions are appropriately realised. Personal responses demonstrate connections between sources and contexts.
Final piece / pieces (min 10hrs)
Final evaluation
Clear links to AO1, AO2 and AO3.