OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Art and Design
Qualification summary
GCSE Specifications in art and design should encourage candidates to be inspired, moved and challenged by following a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. They should prepare candidates to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices.
GCSE level specifications in art and design must encourage learners to:
- actively engage in the process of art and design in order to develop as effective and independent
learners and as critical and critical thinkers with enquiring minds
- develop creative skills, through learning to use imaginative and intuitive powers when exploring
and creating images and artefacts that are original and of value. Becoming confident in taking
risks and learning from their mistakes when exploring and experimenting with ideas, materials,
tools and techniques.
- develop competence, with increasing independence, refinning and developing ideas and proposals,
personal outcomes or solutions. Learning to actively engage with the experience of working with a
broad range of media, materials and techniques, including, when appropriate, traditional and new
technologies.
- develop cultural knowledge, understanding and application of art, craft, design and media and
technologies in historical and contemporary contexts, societies and cultures. Also, 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 to develop as effective and independent learners and as
critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds
- develop personal attributes including self-confidence, resilience, perseverance, self-discipline and
commitment.
Qualification details
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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DELNI and
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This qualification may form part of the entry requirements for progression in education or to employment.
No specific job occupation
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
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09.2
Crafts, Creative Arts and Design
Practical Examination
Task-based controlled assessment
All units are assessed through independent assessment.
The OCR GCSEs in Art and Design each consist of two mandatory units and are available as follows:
OCR GCSE in Art and Design
OCR GCSE in Art and Design: Fine Art
OCR GCSE in Art and Design: Graphic Communication
OCR GCSE in Art and Design: Photography – Lens and Light-based Media
OCR GCSE in Art and Design: Textiles Design
OCR GCSE in Art and Design: Three-dimensional Design
OCR GCSE in Art and Design: Critical and Contextual Studies
OCR GCSE in Art and Design: Applied Art
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Art and Design
Mandatory units
This group represents a pathway.
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F/501/5830 - Art and Design Portfolio
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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J/501/5831 - Art and Design OCR-set Task
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Practical Examination.
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2 -
Fine Art
Mandatory units
This group represents a pathway.
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R/501/5833 - Art and Design Portfolio: Fine Art
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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Y/501/5834 - Art and Design OCR-set Task: Fine Art
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Practical Examination.
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Graphic Communication
Mandatory units
This group represents a pathway.
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D/501/5835 - Art and Design Portfolio: Graphic Communication
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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H/501/5836 - Art and Design OCR-set Task: Graphic Communication
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Practical Examination.
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Photography - Lens and Light-based Media
Mandatory units
This group represents a pathway.
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K/501/5837 - Art and Design Portfolio: Photography: Lens and Light-based Media
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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M/501/5838 - Art and Design OCR-set Task: Photography - Lens and Light-based Media
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Practical Examination.
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Textile Design
Mandatory units
This group represents a pathway.
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T/501/5839 - Art and Design Portfolio: Textile Design
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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K/501/5840 - Art and Design OCR-set Task: Textile Design
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Practical Examination.
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Three-dimensional design
Mandatory units
This group represents a pathway.
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M/501/5841 - Art and Design Portfolio : Three-dimensional Design
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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T/501/5842 - Art and Design OCR-set Task: Three-dimensional Design
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Practical Examination.
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Critical and Contextual Studies
Mandatory units
This group represents a pathway.
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A/501/5843 - Art and Design Portfolio: Critical and Contextual Studies
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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F/501/5844 - Art and Design OCR-set Task: Critical and Contextual Studies
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Practical Examination.
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Applied Art
Mandatory units
This group represents a pathway.
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J/501/5845 - Art and Design Portfolio: Applied Art
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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L/501/5846 - Art and Design OCR-set Task: Applied Art
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Practical Examination.