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Art and Design Revision
Comprehensive Art and Design curriculum covering all key topics.
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Cambridge OCR, Pearson aligned
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What is Art and Design?
Art & Design develops creative thinking, visual literacy, and practical art-making skills across drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and digital media. Students build a personal portfolio demonstrating their artistic development.
The course encourages experimentation with materials and techniques while studying the work of established artists. Critical analysis and contextual research are integral, connecting studio practice to art history and contemporary culture.
What You'll Learn
Drawing, painting, and mixed media techniques
Printmaking, sculpture, and 3D design
Photography and digital art
Art history and critical analysis
Portfolio development and exhibition skills
Art and Design at a Glance
~45,000 GCSE entries
students/year
6
exam boards
Exam Boards & Specifications
We cover Art and Design across all major UK exam boards. Select a board to explore topics, or view the official specification.
AQA
AQA-A-Level-Art-and-Design
5 topics covered
View full specificationEdexcel
Pearson-A-Level-Art-and-Design
49 topics covered
View full specificationOCR
OCR-A-Level-Art-and-Design
54 topics covered
View full specificationWJEC
WJEC-A-Level-Art-and-Design
10 topics covered
View full specificationCambridge OCR
601/5088/9
4 topics covered
View full specificationPearson
601/4958/9
5 topics covered
View full specificationWhere Art and Design Can Take You
Career paths and opportunities for Art and Design students
Graphic Designer
Creating visual designs for branding, print, and digital media.
Illustrator
Producing artwork for publishing, advertising, and editorial contexts.
Architect
Designing buildings and spaces combining creativity with technical skill.
Art Teacher
Teaching art and design in schools and educational settings.
University Courses
Fine Art
Graphic Design
Architecture
Illustration
Fashion Design
Subjects That Pair Well with Art and Design
These subjects complement Art and Design and are often studied together
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