Our resources will help with your delivery of the new GCSE Art and Design qualification.

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Contextual references

These contextual references are provided to support teachers and students when working on either Component 1 Personal Portfolio or Component 2 Externally Set Assignment. The contextual references have been organised into general references and by title to help teachers and students target specialisms.

Personal portfolio guide

This document is designed to support you as you deliver Component 1 Personal Portfolio.

Student guide

Our student guide includes essential information for students about the GCSE course, including what the course involves, how they will be assessed and possible progression routes.

Drawing guide

Our drawing guide is intended to help you understand the place of drawing in the GCSE Art and Design qualification. The guide includes visual examples of drawing, giving advice on assessing this element of the course.

Written annotation guide

Our written annotation guide is intended to help you understand the place of written annotation in the GCSE Art and Design qualification. The guide includes examples of written annotation, giving advice on assessing this element of the course.