GCSE Fine Art - what you need to know

The GCSE is marked on 60% coursework (component 1) and 40% exam (component 2). Component 1 runs from September 2024 to December 2025. The exam unit starts in January 2026 and culminates with the exam in the same April.

Assessment

Find below the assessment objectives in full.

Homework

You are expected to do at least two hours of work outside of lesson time per week - the art studio is always available to use at lunchtimes. Any printing that you need should always be done BEFORE the lesson.

Equipment

We have materials and equipment in school and we will provide you with a sketchbook and canvases. But there may be specific materials that you may want to buy if you need them for your project that we don't have.

As you will need to do coursework at home, it is a good idea to buy a few basic art supplies, such as, a set of graded pencils, a set of watercolours, acrylics and a range of different sized flat and round brushes, a black biro and fineliner pen, scissors, glue and a set of coloured pencils.

Analysis Helpsheets

Helpful Websites for GCSE Fine Art

http://www.art2day.co.uk - A website giving easy access to the work of contemporary artists from around the world.

http://www.studentartguide.com - The Student Art Guide helps students excel in a wide range of high school Art qualifications, such as IGCSE, GCSE, A Level, NCEA, AP Studio and IB Art. They compile new ideas, best practice and helpful learning strategies for secondary school Art students. The website features outstanding student art projects, including those that are awarded top in a qualification or country. These provide wonderful learning tools for others and celebrate the achievement of students, teachers, and schools.

http://www.artweb.com - A web application allowing artists, craftspeople and designers to create an online portfolio of work.

http://www.creativebloq.com - A website giving creative tips and inspiration across web design, graphic design, three-dimensional design and more.

Gallery Websites

https://manaratalsaadiyat.ae/en/ - Manarat Al Saadiyat is a local contemporary Art Gallery that hosts a range of Art Exhibitions, workshops and cultural arts events that keep you up to date with the regional and global art scene.

https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/en/ - The world famous Louvre Abu Dhabi hosts both local and international artworks and exhibitions from a range of cultures, contexts and times.

http://www.guggenheim.org - Guggenheim Museum showcases a collection of early modern masterpieces.

http://www.tate.org.uk - The Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present day as well as international modern and contemporary art.

http://www.moma.org - The Museum of Modern Art in New York host the cutting edge of contemporary artists exhibition. A good website for an eclectic mix of artist and artwork inspiration.

http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk - The National Gallery in London houses one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world.

http://www.royalacademy.org.uk - The Royal Academy of Arts in London aims to promote not just the appreciation and understanding of art, but also its practice.

The GCSE Art & Design (Fine Art) Specification

Past Papers

Useful Youtube Channels to follow:

GCSE Fine Art Help and Ideas

Student Art Guide - YouTube

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A* GCSE Art Sketchbooks (youtube.com)

GCSE GRADE 9 (A**) EXAM SKETCHBOOK (youtube.com)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogUZkcEzL2I

A* GCSE Art Book // (FULL MARKS!) Yr 11 Coursework - YouTube

A* GCSE Art Sketchbook - YouTube

Last updated on 21/10/2024

Last updated by

Gemma Barlow