May A Level, GCSE and International GCSE Art Update | Pearson qualifications

A Level, GCSE and International GCSE Art May update

Mon May 13 13:57:00 UTC 2024

Welcome to the May update from your Subject Advisor

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As the June assessment series progresses, I hope you have time to reflect on the positive impact you are having on your students' lives and a chance to make space for your personal wellbeing. This time of year can be very intense yet rewarding, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As always, we continue to welcome any feedback on how we can improve our qualifications and processes to ensure the best outcomes and experiences for your learners and yourselves as educators.

This update is full of resources to support your delivery, assessment and submission of work as we near the end of this assessment series. I will also ensure to include relevant information for Results Days and help you prepare for these important dates for learners.

For updates on the qualification(s) you deliver, please see the relevant sections below.


You can also sign up for these Art, Design & Media updates to get them straight to your inbox every month.

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 General Updates



Live Virtual Art and Design Network Event
 

Join us for Supporting SEND Students in Art and Design Wednesday 3 July 16:00-17:00.

In this online network event, we will discuss a range of ideas for supporting Art and Design students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The session will also address frequently asked questions in relation to course delivery and assessment for students with additional requirements.

Art and Design Network - Supporting SEND Students in Art and Design

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Candidate Malpractice

Did you know that the most common form of candidate malpractice every exam series is the possession of a mobile phone?

According to data published by Ofqual, possession of a mobile phone accounted for 44.5% of all cases of student malpractice - 2,180 cases - in the summer 2023 series. This was an increase on the 1,825 cases seen in the summer 2022 series.


Summer 2024 Support for Students

Help your students feel as prepared as possible for the upcoming exam season.

In addition to all the support you provide, both Ofqual, JCQ and Pearson have a range of information to help inform and guide your students during this busy time. Please take a look at the information we’ve summarised below and pass it on to your students.


 

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 GCSE Art and Design Updates


As we prepare for final assessment and moderation, check out our support videos to help you with these processes. You can also find further support and guidance under the drop-down menus below.

GCSE Art and Design - Selection of Work

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Understanding the Moderation Process

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Setting up your department for moderation

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GCSE Exemplar Library artwork

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 International GCSE Art and Design Updates


As we prepare for final submission of portfolios, check out our support videos to help you with these processes including our new recordings from our International GCSE Art and Design Module 1 and 2 training events. You can also find further support and guidance under the drop-down menus below.

International GCSE Art and Design YouTube playlist

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International GCSE Art and Design Module 1 Training

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International GCSE Art and Design Module 2 Training

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International GCSE Art and Design (2017) Exemplar Library

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 A Level Art and Design Updates


As we prepare for final assessment and moderation, check out our support videos to help you with these processes. You can also find further support and guidance under the drop-down menus below.

A Level Art and Design YouTube playlist

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Understanding the Moderation Process

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Setting up your department for moderation

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A Level Exemplar Library artwork

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 A Level History of Art Updates


As students prepare to sit the Summer 2024 examinations, I recommend reading the June 2023 Examiner Reports as well as looking at the Exemplar Materials to inform your revision planning. You can also find further support and guidance under the drop-down menus below.


 

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 Helpful Resources and Inspiration

Importance of the Arts in Education

The importance of the arts in education and the value they bring to young people is at the heart of what we do. Designing courses that give students an authentic creative experience is a priority and it is vital that we continue to raise the profile of our subjects in education and beyond. As such, below is a range of external resources invaluable to your wider curriculum development.

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Harriet's Story

Harriet, a neurodivergent learner, overcame significant academic challenges and emerged triumphant in her GCSEs. Her hard work and perseverance were recognised when she was awarded the Highest in Asia for GCSE Fine Art and Outstanding Pearson Learner Award in 2022.

Read more about how Harriet found success 

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Teaching Film Series

Into Film, the UK's leading charity for film in education, have launched their Teaching Film series, a collection of bitesize courses focused on short film production. The course has been designed specifically for educators delivering film qualifications to young people aged 14-19.

Visit the Into Film website to enrol

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National Portrait Gallery Schools Hub

Free online resources for Art & Design and History through the world’s largest collection of portraits. It includes more than 150 specially produced learning resources and videos, all linked to the National Curriculum, and developed by teachers, artists, historians and education experts.

Check out the Schools Hub resources

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Anti-Racist Art Education Resources

The NSEAD Anti-Racist Art Education (ARAE) resources help teachers to open up conversations and support a questioning of current art educator resources, publications and curriculums. 

Check out the NSEAD ARAE Resources 

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NSEAD The Big Landscape

A new resource that maps the breadth and scope of art, craft and design education, drawing together important research, essential definitions and examples of good practice to support teaching and learning in your centre.

Find out more about The Big Landscape

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The Superpower of Looking

Free teaching resources from Art UK that seeks to transform the visual literacy skills of children, taking the world of art and images as its starting point.

Check out The Superpower of Looking resources


 

Thank you!

I hope you found this update useful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me and the team using the contact details below. 

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