May Art, Design and Media Update | Pearson qualifications

Art, Design and Media 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.

Now for some key updates. Click on the link to your sector to read relevant updates for your qualification(s):

  • GCSE Art and Design
  • International GCSE Art and Design
  • A Level Art and Design
  • A Level History of Art
  • BTEC Level 1/2 Tech Awards
  • BTEC Level 3 Nationals
  • International BTECs
  • BTEC Higher Nationals
  • T Levels
  • BTEC Level 1 Introductory


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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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