This course typically involves around 360 guided learning hours and can be completed within up to 24 months, allowing you to study at a pace that fits around work and other life commitments.
Achieve a Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Art & Design, a recognised Level 2 qualification that validates your creative skills and supports progression into further study or creative pathways.
No formal prerequisites are required, this course welcomes adult learners with an interest in creative visual practice and recommended access to basic art materials and technology.
Assessment is based on a creative portfolio and externally set assignment designed to show your development and breadth of skill across art and design.
The International GCSE Art & Design course empowers you to explore your creativity deeply while developing strong visual, expressive and technical skills. You’ll progress from conceptual exploration to refined creative outcomes, learning how to communicate ideas visually using a wide range of techniques and media. The qualification emphasises personal expression, experimentation and problem-solving across creative practice.
This course is ideal for adult learners who wish to build confidence in artistic communication, prepare a professional portfolio or progress into further artistic study, such as A Levels in Art/Design, foundation programmes or creative careers. Supported online learning ensures you remain connected to learning resources and guidance throughout your journey.
You will build artistic skills and creative understanding through structured project work and self-directed exploration, including:
Pearson Edexcel’s specification supports a broad creative practice, with options in Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Photography, Textile Design and Three-Dimensional Design, allowing you to focus on the area that best matches your interests and goals.
This qualification is made up of two equally weighted assessment components, combining ongoing coursework with an externally set practical assignment.
Internally set with external marking
Supporting Studies:
Research and analysis using both primary and secondary sources
Recording creative development, experimentation, and technical processes
A completed piece that clearly communicates a personal response to the chosen theme
Externally set and externally marked
Supporting Studies:
Research, experimentation, and preparation for the final piece
A meaningful and individual response produced under timed examination conditions
Together, the two components assess students’ ability to develop ideas, experiment creatively, reflect critically, and produce resolved artistic outcomes under both coursework and examination conditions.
Assessment for this qualification is 100% project-based, comprising:
A sustained body of creative work that demonstrates your ideas, experimentation, refinement and recording of aspirations.
A creative project based on a theme provided by the awarding body. You’ll produce work that shows your personal response and application of technical skills.
Both components must be completed within your chosen endorsed title (e.g. Fine Art, Photography or Textiles), and work is evaluated based on clear assessment objectives covering exploration, development, technical skills and personal expression.
LLC supports you through preparation, guidance and feedback on each component, with clear milestones and bespoke learning resources to keep you moving confidently toward assessment.
2 day exam can be take online through LLC, or if preferred, through an exam centre as an in-person candidate.
Yes, it is designed to fit around adult life, allowing you to build creative skills flexibly while receiving support that matches your goals.
You have up to 24 months to complete this qualification at your own pace whether steady or faster, depending on your schedule.
No, this course welcomes learners at all levels. You’ll be guided through key skills and creative development as you build your portfolio.
Assessment is project-based. You’ll produce a Personal Portfolio and an Externally Set Assignment that show your creative investigation, development and final outcomes.
No traditional written examinations are required. Your work is assessed based on creative submission and demonstrated ability to explore ideas and techniques.
Absolutely, many learners use this qualification to progress to A Levels in Art/Design, foundation courses, portfolio preparation programmes or creative careers where visual communication is important.
LLC provides flexible online learning resources, milestone feedback and tailored guidance depending on your study package from self-directed learning to structured tutor support.
