Art and Design

Course summary

The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art and Design are to enable students to develop: • intellectual, imaginative, creative and intuitive capabilities • investigative, analytical, experimental, practical, technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding and critical judgement • independence of mind in developing, refining and communicating their own ideas, their own intentions and their own personal outcomes • an interest in, enthusiasm for and enjoyment of art, craft and design • their experience of working with a broad range of media • an understanding of the interrelationships between art, craft and design processes and an awareness of the contexts in which they operate • knowledge and experience of real-world contexts and, where appropriate, links to the creative industries • knowledge and understanding of art, craft, design and media and technologies • in contemporary and past societies and cultures • an awareness of different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of art, craft and design.