Art (3D Ceramics) GCSE Assessment Component 1: Portfolio (60%) Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%) GCSE Ceramics is entirely practical with no written exam. The only written element is in the form of annotation in students’ sketchbook. Component 1 is the coursework unit and takes the form of a Portfolio of work comprising of two main projects and other supporting work. Component 2 is set by the exam board. Students have a choice of 7 or 8 starting points from which to develop their own response. They have a preparatory period of 3 months followed by 10 hours of supervised time in which to produce a final outcome. Contact Teacher Miss Wharton s.wharton@olcc.lancs.sch.uk Art is an Options Subject. Course Title GCSE Art (Ceramics) Examination Board AQA Specification/Code 8205 Ceramics is an art-based subject, which is ideal for students who are willing to experiment with clay and enjoy creating three dimensional pieces. Students will learn the skills to manipulate and construct with clay, whilst they develop an understanding of how other artists and craftspeople work. Students can make and create; sculptural, decorative and functional clay pieces using their hands. During the course you will: Learn skills and experiment with techniques to complete two projects over the course, by slab building, coiling, modelling and adding colour to clay. Learn a variety of construction, modelling and decorative methods through workshops. Create an individual ceramic piece developed from your research, drawing and design ideas. Sketchbooks are used throughout the course and are assessed alongside the clay pieces. Future Careers Students who study GCSE Three dimensional design are well placed to continue on to a wide range of further and higher education courses and enter the vast Creative Industries sector, such as architect, community arts, art therapist, sculptor, animator, set designer, to name a few.
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