OCR GCSE Art and Design
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Course J170-J176
Course version · J170-J176Version from Sept 2016Change version
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- Version from Sept 2016601/8086/9 · Cambridge OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Art and Design (Art, Craft and Design / Fine Art / Graphic Communication / Photography / Textile Design / Three-Dimensional Design / Critical and Contextual Studies)
- Version from Sept 2016J170-J176 · OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Art and Design
- Version from Mar 2026OCR-GCSE-Art-and-Design
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8 topics
Core Content1 topic
Endorsement Title7 topics
- 2c(i). Content of Art, Craft and Design: Combined Titles (J170)9 objectives
- 2c(ii). Content of Art and Design: Fine Art (J171)20 objectives
- 2c(iii). Content of Art and Design: Graphic Communication (J172)20 objectives
- 2c(iv). Content of Art and Design: Photography (J173)20 objectives
- 2c(v). Content of Art and Design: Textile Design (J174)20 objectives
- 2c(vi). Content of Art and Design: Three-Dimensional Design (J175)20 objectives
- 2c(vii). Content of Art and Design: Critical and Contextual Studies (J176)20 objectives
Assessment and exam guidance
What Gets Top Grades
A*/Grade 9
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge
- Uses correct subject-specific terminology
- Shows detailed understanding of concepts
- Makes accurate connections between topics
- Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge
Application
Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts
- Selects relevant knowledge for the question
- Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
- Uses examples appropriately
- Shows awareness of context
Analysis & Evaluation
Develops sophisticated analytical arguments
- Constructs logical chains of reasoning
- Considers multiple perspectives
- Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
- Acknowledges limitations and nuances
Key Command Words
OCR
State
1 mark
Give a single fact or term
Identify
1 mark
Name or select
Describe
2-4 marks
Account of process or features
Explain
3-6 marks
Give reasons with BUSINESS-FACING outcomes
Analyse
6-9 marks
Examine methodically showing cause→effect→outcome
Evaluate
9-12 marks
Judge, weigh up evidence, reach SYNOPTIC conclusion
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