Why choose Edexcel GCSE Art and Design?

Our exciting GCSE Art and Design specification has been developed to meet the needs and expectations of centres. It allows the flexible combination of a full range of endorsements that focus on art and design practice, and the integration of theoretical knowledge and understanding.
 
The unit content and assessment are appropriate and accessible to a range of levels of experience and ability. Continuity with the GCSE from 2001 allows the use of existing resources and an increased recognition of new media.

Our GCSE in Art and Design:

• encourages personal, creative and imaginative approaches to art and design
• has a two-unit structure, maximising choice and flexibility
• has no forbidden endorsement combinations
• allows students to work with both traditional and new media in all endorsements
• allows students to work solely with new media within any endorsement
• provides an assessment structure with a more accessible marking grid that is easy to apply
• prepares students for GCE AS and A level, BTEC Nationals and other art and design qualifications.