GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) Expressive Arts - J367

Units

We've summarised the course details and the assessment objectives for GCSE Expressive Arts.

Unit title and description

Assessment
incl. duration

Weighting
Unit A691: Working in Response to the Study of Artworks by Practitioners
  • The unit encompasses all visual, language, media and performance arts and provides opportunities to work across traditionally separate disciplines
  • Learners will contribute work in at least two art forms from: Art and Design, Music, Drama, Dance and Creative Writing.

Controlled assessment

Assessed on outcome working in at least two art forms and a portfolio

Visiting moderation

30%
Unit A692: Working in Response to a Stimulus
  • This unit assesses learners' knowledge and understanding of the expressive arts process as they respond to a contextualised starting point; explore the areas of study and how they impact upon their ideas; and consider the influence of the ideas, skills and techniques of existing practitioners.

Controlled assessment

Assessed on outcome working in at least two art forms and a portfolio

Visiting moderation

30%
Unit A693: Working in Response to a Commission in a Community Context
  • Develop a response to one of ten set commissions for a chosen community.

12 hour practical examination

Assessed on outcome working in at least three art forms and a portfolio

Examined externally by visit

40%

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Expressive Arts.

Learners are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select, use and communicate their knowledge and understanding of the work of practitioners and the connections between their works, demonstrating an understanding of contextual influences.

AO2

Apply skills, processes and techniques, and shape and structure ideas, reviewing, modifying and refining their work as it progresses.

AO3

Communicate ideas through chosen art forms, applying knowledge and understanding of how art forms relate and interact with each other, using relevant skills, techniques and compositional elements.

AO4

Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of their work at all stages, in relation to the work of others, their intentions and the intended audience.