GCSE (9-1) Art and Design - Specification - Issue 2

Oct 20, 2026

GCSE (9-1) Art and Design specification for Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2, covering Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Three-dimensional Design, and Photography. Issue 2 includes key change summaries and page-level updates, including removal of a named subject advisor and replacement of material with an Art and Design Authentication Sheet workflow. It details qualification structure, subject content and assessment information, component requirements, assessment objectives and grids, plus administration covering entries, access arrangements, progression, and related appendices and codes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages52

Reading Time2 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

1 Introduction

Why choose Edexcel GCSE Art and Design?

2 Subject content and assessment information

Qualification at a glance

Component 1: Personal Portfolio

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment

Assessment Objectives

3 Administration and general information

Appendix 1: Art and Design Teacher Mark Sheet

Appendix 2: Art and Design Authentication Sheet

Appendix 3: Codes

Appendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification

Appendix 5: Transferable skills

GCSE (9-1) Art and Design Specification | Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Art and Design | | --- | | Art, Craft and Design (1AD0) Fine Art (1FA0) | | Graphic Communication (1GC0) Textile Design (1TE0) | | Three-dimensional Design (1TD0) Photography (1PY0) | | First teaching from September 2016 | First certification from 2018 Issue 2 About Pearson Pearson is the world's leading learning company operating in countries around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. This specification is Issue 2. Key changes are summarised on the next page. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website. References to third party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this specification is correct at time of publication. Original origami artwork: Mark Bolitho Origami photography: Pearson Education Ltd/Naki Kouyioumtzis ISBN 978 1 446 92587 4 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024 Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Art and Design Issue 2 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number | | --- | --- | | Removal of Susan Young’s name as subject advisor has been changed to Our Art and Design subject advisor service will ensure you receive help and guidance when you need it. | 3 | | Page 42 of the specification has been removed and replaced with the following text and a link out to the candidate authentication form .
Appendix 2: Art and Design Authentication Sheet
Both the student and the teacher must sign the Authentication Sheet, declaring that the work submitted for assessment has been carried out without assistance other than that which is acceptable according to the rules of the specification .
Each component submitted for assessment must be accompanied by a completed Teacher Mark Sheet and a signed copy of the Authentication Sheet.
Please download the authentication form from our website. | 42 | Earlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes. If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Contents 1 Introduction 2 Why choose Edexcel GCSE Art and Design? 2 Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3 Qualification at a glance 4 2 Subject content and assessment information 6 Art, Craft and Design 11 Fine Art 12 Graphic Communication 14 Textile Design 16 Three-dimensional Design 18 Photography 20 Component 1: Personal Portfolio 22 Component 2: Externally Set Assignment 24 Assignment setting, taking and marking 27 Assignment setting 27 Assignment taking 27 Marking, standardisation and moderation 28 Assessment Objectives 31 Applying the assessment grid 32 Assessment grid 33 3 Administration and general information 35 Entries 35 Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 35 Student recruitment and progression 38 Appendix 1: Art and Design Teacher Mark Sheet 40 Appendix 2: Art and Design Authentication Sheet 42 Appendix 3: Codes 43 Appendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification 44 Appendix 5: Transferable skills 46 1 Introduction A

FAQs

What qualification titles and design areas are covered in the GCSE (9-1) Art and Design specification?

It lists Fine Art (1FA0), Graphic Communication (1GC0), Textile Design (1TE0), Three-dimensional Design (1TD0), and Photography (1PY0), alongside the general Art, Craft and Design (1AD0) framing.

What is the purpose of the Art and Design Authentication Sheet introduced in Issue 2?

It requires both student and teacher signatures declaring the submitted work was carried out without unacceptable assistance, and it specifies that each assessed component must include a completed Teacher Mark Sheet and a signed Authentication Sheet.

How do the two assessment components relate to student work in the qualification structure?

Students complete a Personal Portfolio and then use and refine their work when completing the Externally Set Assignment, with the qualification designed to ensure continuous progression between the components.

Oct 20, 2026

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