Art and Design - OCR

1 2012 Art and Design Specifications J160 Combined Areas of StudyJ161 Fine ArtJ162 Graphic CommunicationJ163 Lens and Light-Based MediaJ164 Textile DesignJ165 3D DesignJ166 Critical and Contextual StudiesJ167 AppliedVersion 1 April 2012 Art and DesignA FEW GOOD REASONS TO WORK WITH OCRl You can enjoy the freedom and excitement of teaching qualifications which have been developed to help you inspire students of all We ve built specifications with you in mind, using a clear and easy-to-understand format, making them straightforward for you to Our clear and sensible assessment approach means that exam papers and requirements are clearly presented and sensibly structured for you and your students. l Pathways for choice we have the broadest range of qualifications and our GCSEs provide an ideal foundation for students to progress to more-advanced studies and into the workplace.

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3 Introduction to GCSE Art and Design Overview of GCSE Art and Design Guided learning hours Aims and Learning Outcomes Prior Learning/Attainment 52. Content of GCSE Art and Design GCSE Units Unit Content Unit 1 (A110 A117): Art and Design Portfolio Unit 2 (A120 A127): Art and Design OCR-set Task GCSE Art and Design endorsements 93. Assessment of GCSE Art and Design Overview of the assessment in GCSE Art and Design Assessment Objectives (AOs) Grading and awarding grades Grade descriptions Quality of written communication 214. Controlled assessment in GCSE Art and Design Controlled assessment tasks Planning and managing controlled assessment Marking and moderating controlled assessment 255. Support for GCSE Art and Design Free resources available from the OCR website Training OCR support services 326.

4 Equality and Inclusion in GCSE Art and Design Equality Act information relating to GCSE Art and Design Arrangements for candidates with particular requirements (including Special Consideration) 35 Contents OCR 2012 GCSE Art and Design37. Administration of GCSE Art and Design Availability of assessment Availability of assessment from 2014 Certification rules Rules for re-taking a qualification Making entries Enquiries about results Prohibited qualifications and classification code 398. Other information about GCSE Art and Design Overlap with other qualifications Progression from this qualification Avoidance of bias Regulatory requirements Language Spiritual, moral, ethical, social, legislative, economic and cultural issues Sustainable development, health and safety considerations and European developments, consistent with international agreements Key Skills ICT Citizenship 42 OCR 2012 GCSE Art and Design41.

5 Introduction to GCSE Art and Overview of GCSE Art and DesignGCSE Art and Design is made up of two GCSEs in Art and Design are organised into one combined areas of study (unendorsed) route and seven specialist focused areas of study (endorsements) as follows: Fine Art Graphic Communication Photography Lens and Light-based Media Textile Design Three-dimensional Design Critical and Contextual Studies can take the combined areas of study (unendorsed) route if they want to submit work for more than one endorsed area of study. However candidates can choose one specialist focused endorsement if they want to restrict their research and outcome(s) to one area of study. Candidates may be entered for one or more Art and Design GCSEs. For example a candidate might choose to do two GCSEs such as the GCSE in Art and Design : Applied and the GCSE in Art and Design : Textile Design .

6 Where candidates choose to take two separate GCSEs, they must submit separate supporting evidence and separate outcome(s) for each unit within each of the different 1: [A110 A117]Art and Design PortfolioFor this unit a candidate needs to produce a portfolio of work showing their personal response to either a starting point, brief, scenario, or stimulus devised and provided by the assessmentApprox 45 hours to complete the portfolio100 marks60% of the qualificationThis unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR.+Unit 2: [A120 A127]Art and Design OCR-set TaskThe early release paper will be issued in January and will provide candidates with a range of written and visual starting points, briefs, scenarios and stimuli. From these, one must be selected upon which to base their personal response.

7 The early release paper is issued to candidates on or after 1 JanuaryUnlimited preparatory period10 hours supervised OCR-set Task100 marks40% of the qualificationThis unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR 2012 GCSE Art and Guided learning hoursGCSE Art and Design requires 120 140 guided learning hours in Aims and Learning OutcomesThe aims of these specifications are to encourage candidates to: actively engage in the process of art and Design in order to develop as effective and independent candidates and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds develop creative skills, through learning to use imagination and intuition when exploring and creating images and artefacts. Become confident in taking risks and learning from their experience/mistakes when exploring and experimenting with ideas, materials, tools and techniques develop competence, with increasing independence, in refining and developing ideas and proposals, and personal outcomes or solutions.

8 Learning to actively engage with the experience of working with a broad range of media, materials and techniques including, where appropriate, traditional and new media and technologies develop cultural knowledge, understanding and application of art, craft, Design , media and technologies in historical and contemporary contexts, societies and cultures. Also, develop an understanding of the different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of art, craft and Design practice develop critical understanding through investigative, analytical, experimental, interpretive, practical, technical and expressive skills develop personal attributes including self-confidence, resilience, perseverance, self-discipline and commitment. These specifications further provide opportunities for candidates to gain: a personal interest in why art and Design matters and be inspired, moved and changed by studying a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study experience of working within real and relevant frameworks experience of the work practices of individuals, organisations and creative and cultural industries understanding of art, craft and Design processes and associated equipment and technologies and safe working Art and Design conforms to the regulations laid down within the Art and Design subject criteria (Ofqual 2011).

9 Prior Learning/AttainmentCandidates entering this course should have achieved a general educational level equivalent to National Curriculum Level 3, or an Entry 3 at Entry Level within the National Qualifications Framework. OCR 2012 GCSE Art and Design62. Content of GCSE Art and GCSE UnitsThe units contained within each GCSE Art and Design specification are listed below. For each GCSE, candidates will be required to achieve two units Unit 1: Art and Design Portfolio and Unit 2: Art and Design OCR-set Task. Each unit must contain work that is appropriate to the chosen endorsement or combined appropriately for the J160 mixed areas of study (unendorsed) and unit titlesEntry codesOCR GCSE in Art and Design Unit 1: Art and Design Portfolio Unit 2: Art and Design OCR-set TaskJ160A110A120 OCR GCSE in Art and Design : Fine Art Unit 1: Fine Art: Art and Design Portfolio Unit 2: Fine Art: Art and Design OCR-set Task J161A111A121 OCR GCSE in Art and Design : Graphic Communication Unit 1: Graphic Communication: Art and Design Portfolio Unit 2: Graphic Communication: Art and Design OCR-set TaskJ162A112A122 OCR GCSE in Art and Design : Photography Lens and Light-based Media Unit 1: Photography Lens and Light-based Media: Art and Design Portfolio Unit 2: Photography Lens and Light-based Media.

10 Art and Design OCR-set Task J163A113A123 OCR GCSE in Art and Design : Textile Design Unit 1: Textile Design : Art and Design Portfolio Unit 2: Textile Design : Art and Design OCR-set Task J164A114A124 OCR GCSE in Art and Design : Three-dimensional Design Unit 1: Three-dimensional Design : Art and Design Portfolio Unit 2: Three-dimensional Design : Art and Design OCR-set Task J165A115A125 OCR GCSE in Art and Design : Critical and Contextual StudiesUnit 1: Critical and Contextual Studies: Art and Design Portfolio Unit 2: Critical and Contextual Studies: Art and Design OCR-set Task J166A116A126 OCR GCSE in Art and Design : Applied Unit 1: Applied: Art and Design Portfolio Unit 2: Applied: Art and Design OCR-set Task J167A117A1272 OCR 2012 GCSE Art and Unit ContentCandidates should be encouraged to carefully select work that addresses the chosen starting point, brief, scenario or stimuli, and evidences all assessment objectives.