Art and Design

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This subtopic explores the foundational elements of Art and Design practice at A-Level, focusing on the integration of personal investigation, contextual research, and practical skill development. It encourages students to critically analyse artistic works and their own creative process, fostering independent thought and the ability to articulate visual concepts. Through iterative experimentation, students learn to refine their techniques and produce a cohesive portfolio that demonstrates a deep understanding of artistic principles.

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Additional guidance — Personal study

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Additional guidance — Critical and contextual knowledge and understanding

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Additional guidance — Digital and non-digital media

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Additional guidance — Depth of study

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art, Craft and Design (9AD0) — Introduction

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Fine Art) (9FA0) — Introduction

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Fine Art) (9FA0) — Disciplines within fine art

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Fine Art) (9FA0) — Painting and drawing

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Fine Art) (9FA0) — Sculpture

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Graphic Communication) (9GC0) — Introduction

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Graphic Communication) (9GC0) — Disciplines within graphic communication

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Graphic Communication) (9GC0) — Advertising

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Graphic Communication) (9GC0) — Illustration

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Textile Design) (9TE0) — Introduction

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Textile Design) (9TE0) — Contextual understanding and professional practice

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Textile Design) (9TE0) — Textiles for interiors

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Textile Design) (9TE0) — Fashion textiles

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Three-dimensional Design) (9TD0) — Drawing and other materials processes

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Three-dimensional Design) (9TD0) — Disciplines within three-dimensional design

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Three-dimensional Design) (9TD0) — Spatial design

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Three-dimensional Design) (9TD0) — Design crafts

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Photography) (9PY0) — Contextual understanding and professional practice

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Photography) (9PY0) — Disciplines within photography

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Photography) (9PY0) — Digital photography

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Photography) (9PY0) — Film and video

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Additional guidance — Annotation

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Fine Art) (9FA0) — Printmaking

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art, Craft and Design (9AD0) — Disciplines within Art, Craft and Design

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Graphic Communication) (9GC0) — Drawing and other materials processes

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Textile Design) (9TE0) — Fine art textiles

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Graphic Communication) (9GC0) — Contextual understanding and professional practice

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Fine Art) (9FA0) — Drawing and other materials processes

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Textile Design) (9TE0) — Drawing and other materials processes

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Three-dimensional Design) (9TD0) — Product design

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Fine Art) (9FA0) — Lens-based image making

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Fine Art) (9FA0) — Contextual understanding and professional practice

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Graphic Communication) (9GC0) — Branding

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Graphic Communication) (9GC0) — Information design

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Textile Design) (9TE0) — Disciplines within textile design

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Photography) (9PY0) — Introduction

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Three-dimensional Design) (9TD0) — Contextual understanding and professional practice

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Additional guidance — Drawing

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Photography) (9PY0) — Film-based photography

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Photography) (9PY0) — Drawing and other materials processes

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design titles

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Developing students' knowledge, skills and understanding in art and design

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Knowledge, skills and understanding — Content for both components

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.

Art and Design (Three-dimensional Design) (9TD0) — Introduction

Drawing is defined as an essential skill for art and design practice, serving as a core element for artists, craftspeople, and designers. It encompasses recording the observed world, exploring ideas visually through mark-making, investigating new ways to express feelings or observations, and experimenting with various tools, materials, and techniques in two, three, or time-based dimensions.