Art & Design GCSE
This is a practical and creative one-year course where you will look at the work of a variety of artists and take inspiration from them to create your own art.
This course will develop your practical skills, your critical knowledge and make you a more confident artist. You will explore different themes and a variety of materials and processes (drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture and textiles). You are assessed on your ability to develop ideas, experiment with practical materials, record ideas and present successful outcomes.
Course Essentials
Courses Available
GCSE Art & Design
Enquiries To
Rob Macdonald: rom@varndean.ac.uk
PLUS
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Provide a portfolio of your art/design/photography work at interview
Staff Profiles
Helen Brewer
With over 20 years of experience as an arts educator, Helen Brewer brings a wealth of expertise and passion to Varndean College. Holding a BA (Hons) in Costume for the Stage and Screen, Helen has an impressive professional background, having worked as a costume designer and maker for film, theatre and TV, as well as in the Fashion Buying Team for the Arcadia Group.
Before joining Varndean College, Helen spent 17 years as Head of Arts Faculty and Head of Art at a West Sussex secondary school, shaping countless young artists’ futures. She also works as part of the Art & Design team for AQA.
A firm believer in nurturing individuality, Helen is dedicated to helping students embark on their own unique creative journeys. Whether you’re passionate about fashion, fabric, textiles, or costume design, Helen is here to help turn your vision into reality. “If there’s a creative pathway you love and are excited to pursue, let’s make it happen!”
Rob Macdonald
Rob Macdonald teaches Graphic Design and Photography. He is a photographer and has exhibited internationally, in the USA and Italy, as well as in group and solo exhibitions in London and here in Brighton. He has work published in DOCU magazine and featured on SEEZEEN. He has a Masters in Design from Edinburgh College of Art and has been teaching for over 25 years. Rob is also head of Visual Arts at college.
