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Graphics - Year 10

GCSE Art and Design - Graphics (AQA) - Year 10

This is a broad course taught over two years. The aims are to explore practical and critical/ contextual work through a range of 2D and or 3D processes. There are 2 units; Unit 1 : Portfolio – The portfolio of work is selected from work undertaken during the course of study and must include more than one project. Unit 2 – Externally – Set Task , project set by the exam board which includes a 10 hour period of sustained focused study.
All work is assessed by the Art Department and moderated by AQA.

Half Term 1 (June - July)
Graphic Elements - an introductory project of work which will include;
  • Drawing from observation
  • Exploring ideas and experimenting with techniques
  • Contextual study
  • Learning Photoshop skills
  • Development of ideas
  • Final outcome
Controlled Assessment: Yes
Internal Common Assessment: Yes
Controlled Assessment Deadline: October half term
Field Trips/Visits: No
Half Term 2 (September - October)
  • Continue Graphic Elements project
/Controlled Assessment: Yes
Internal Common Assessment: Yes
Controlled Assessment Deadline: October half term
Field Trips/Visits: No
Half Term 3 (November - December)
Themed based project; Footwear Packaging
  • Drawing from observation
  • Exploring ideas and experimenting with Photoshop
  • Contextual study
  • Development of ideas
  • Final outcome
Controlled Assessment: Yes
Internal Common Assessment: Yes
Controlled Assessment Deadline: Spring half term
Field Trips/Visits: No
Half Term 4 (January - February)
 
External Assessment: Yes
Internal Common Assessment: No
Controlled Assessment Deadline this H/T: N/A
Field Trips/Visits: No
Half Term 5 (March - April)
 
External Assessment: Yes
Internal Common Assessment: No
Controlled Assessment Deadline this H/T: N/A
Field Trips/Visits: No
Half Term 6 (April - May)
  • Book Illustration
External Assessment/Controlled Assessment:
Internal Common Assessment: No
Controlled Assessment Deadline: Autumn Half Term
Field Trips/Visits: No

Suggested Artists :
Art department books and Learning Resources centre books.