IGCSE Art & Design

Cambridge Online Education
4.5
11 reviews
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  • It is a great method to learn. The mentors are supportive and they are ready to assist you to comprehend the topic completely.
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  • I have been examining with OCAD for at some point now, I did my IGCSE Art and Design with them and now I am doing a Foundation Diploma. I cherish contemplating with them at my own speed with the guidance and support of the mentors. They are all truly decent and truly helpful. This has been an extraordinary ordeal and is empowering me to pick up capabilities for my future.
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GCSE

Online

£ 699 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    GCSE

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

  • Examinations- physical attendance required

    Yes

Be inspired and explore your creativity!

This IGCSE art course is run by an energetic and enthusiastic qualified art teacher in her weekly live interactive lessons. If you can't make our timetabled lessons then you can study independently with dedicated teacher support and you can also view all weekly lessons in our archive.

The course is run over two fun years. In year one (starting at any time) you will gain confidence in drawing, painting and sculpture. You will also make connections between your own work and the work of other artists and designers. In year two you will use your new skills, knowledge and understanding to express yourself in a themed project in preparation for the exam later in the year. You will also be asked to write (Component 3) an essay of 1500 - 2000 words about an artwork or art movement.

Want to study the course in one year? No problem see intensive one year course fee below.

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Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open
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About this course

14 years or over, no previous art or design qualifications required.

he final grade for the qualification relies upon success in a critical and historical assignment (component 3) and a final exam project (component 1) and so preparation for these is a key aim of your tuition and a key role of your tutor. Lessons and tuition can be arranged with your tutor at mutually convenient times. It may be useful to send your tutor a copy of your study plan or lesson timetable for all other subjects (if applicable) so that they are aware of what you are taking on each week and so they can help you to realistically schedule your art study.

Our examination centres will provide you with an exam timetable with the key dates for sending paperwork and information about the exam weekend. They will also send you and your tutor a copy of your exam paper. The exam paper will ask you to build an art project around a particular theme over a period of 6 weeks. At the end of the six weeks preparation period you will have 8 hours (4 hours a day x 2 days) to make a final piece that relates to your project.

Equaly valuable, graduates achieve a specialist portfolio that expresses their personal brand of art and design, enabling access to our Foundation Diploma In Art & Design which will fasttrack you to top universities and employment as a professional qualified Artist or Designer.

You will also have access to our specialist tutor team who are practicing artists and freelance commercial designers. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist or designer, you'll be able to extend your technical skills and build confidence in your creative ability. You will be encouraged to explore materials, approaches and techniques towards final outcomes.

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Reviews

4.5
excellent
  • They picked up my command and money professionally.
    ← | →
  • It is a great method to learn. The mentors are supportive and they are ready to assist you to comprehend the topic completely.
    ← | →
  • I have been examining with OCAD for at some point now, I did my IGCSE Art and Design with them and now I am doing a Foundation Diploma. I cherish contemplating with them at my own speed with the guidance and support of the mentors. They are all truly decent and truly helpful. This has been an extraordinary ordeal and is empowering me to pick up capabilities for my future.
    ← | →
91%
4.7
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Doreen Martin

5.0
02/03/2017
What I would highlight: They picked up my command and money professionally.
What could be improved: N/A.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Fatima Mohammed

4.0
02/03/2017
What I would highlight: It is a great method to learn. The mentors are supportive and they are ready to assist you to comprehend the topic completely.
What could be improved: N/A.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Sarah Florence .

5.0
07/02/2017
What I would highlight: I have been examining with OCAD for at some point now, I did my IGCSE Art and Design with them and now I am doing a Foundation Diploma. I cherish contemplating with them at my own speed with the guidance and support of the mentors. They are all truly decent and truly helpful. This has been an extraordinary ordeal and is empowering me to pick up capabilities for my future.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Rachel Murphy

5.0
20/01/2017
What I would highlight: My mentor on the iGCSE course, Jemma Graham, is great, fantabulous and supportive. Whenever I had issues, she would always be there to give me motivation. She has an obvious love towards her work and that is visible in her work. I thought of taking art course earlier, but this course has the best mentors and course material. Going back to art is so much fun. It is not simple to change a career in your 40's but I trust this course to live my dreams. I would give 5 stars undoubtedly and would surely suggest it to all.
What could be improved: N/A.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Kornelia

5.0
20/01/2017
What I would highlight: I am awestruck with the great choice I got and more importantly the great mentor I got who were helpful, dedicated and composed for which I am obliged. Kornelia
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Perspective
  • Geometry
  • Design techniques
  • Creative techniques
  • Creative Thinking
  • Image Editing
  • Graphics
  • Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Illustration drawing
  • Art design

Course programme

Course Overview
  • Entry Requirements: 14 years or over, No previous art or design qualifications required.
  • Part-time programmes: available all year around - enroling now
  • Full-time programmes: start December to January and September to October. Exceptions may apply.
  • Requirements: broadband connection / basic art materials
  • Progression: to Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
  • Accreditation: OCAD supports students through the 0400 syllabus offered by CIE (Cambridge International Examinations Board) - OCAD is not affiliated in any way with Cambridge International Examinations - we simply support students with the 0400 syllabus.
  • Tuition: Face to face, one to one - unlimited
How It Works

Students receive access to their own online studio where they can work through their course. Units and assignments are listed along with supporting resources, video tutorials for skills development, step by step guides etc. Photographs of students' completed work are uploaded to their college e portfolio for assessment and constructive, friendly written feedback on how to progress. Additionally students are invited to LIVE interactive online lessons at timetabled times. If students can't make the lessons they can watch them in their own time so they won't miss any of the course content. The fully qualified and experienced school art teacher is available for feedback via email and messager. Students are invited to discuss their progress and receive face to face verbal feedback, encouragement and support. Students may also benefit from relationships with their fellow online students as they can view profiles and comment on each others' art work if they wish.


Assessment

Formative as courses progress and summative at the end of units and the course. Students' timed test / final major project and written assignment will be assessed externally by the exam board and this will decide the final grade. You will be kept informed every step of the way on how to improve your work.


Structure Of The Course

This exciting course has been designed to ensure you produce a stimulating and rewarding art & design project (s) which allow you to develop your knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence in developing your interests and ideas in an artistic way. The first part of the course takes you through a programme of developing skills in drawing, painting, mixed media (collage), digital art and 3d (sculpture).In the second part of the course you will be asked to make an art project that is related to a theme which is of personal interest to you. Previous themes have included:'Identity""Natural Forms""My Manga World""I Me & Mine"'Bully'"Success'"Acceptance'"Delicate""Overhead and Underneath'"Surfaces'"Precious""Through The Keyhole'"My Dream World""Taken". Your artwork in two components will be assessed by the examination board to determine your final grade:
  • Component 1 Timed test - 8 Hour Practical Exam at an Exam Centre
  • Component 3 Critical and Historical Assignment - 1500 - 2000 word Assignment / Essay

Additional information

Fee

Standard Two Year IGCSE just £34.99 GBP x 20 months or single payment of £699 GBP- $927 USD - same fee for international students.

Intensive One Year IGCSE just £99.99 x 10 months or single payment of £999 GBP- $1325 USD - same fee for international students.

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