Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design 603/0447/9

64 points in 14 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

Codes and titles are read by a script from Edexcel's published specification and have not been checked by a person. What each point covers is in the specification itself: Edexcel’s specification.

1 Visual Recording and Communication

1A Understanding and exploring visual recording and communication
1B Developing visual recording and communication skills
1C Extend own visual recording and communication skills
1D Evaluate outcomes in relation to intent

2 Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design

2A The importance of good quality research and investigation
2B Visual analysis of art and design work
2C Analyse how the contextual factors can influence the work of creative practitioners
2D Drawing conclusions and forming judgements on the research carried out

3 The Creative Process

3A Understand the stages and activities within the creative process
3B Experimenting with stages of the creative process
3C Applying the creative process to own art and design work
3D Reviewing how the creative process developed own practice

4 Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design

4A How practitioners use materials, techniques and processes
4B Explore art and design materials, techniques and processes to develop practice
4C Apply art and design materials, techniques and processes to a brief
4D Reviewing own use of materials and processes for future practice

5 Developing an Art and Design Portfolio

5A Explore the function of portfolios in the art and design sector
5B Planning an art and design portfolio for a purpose
5C Produce an art and design portfolio for a particular purpose
5D Present and review an art and design portfolio

7 Developing and Realising Creative Intentions

7A Generating ideas in response to a stimulus
7B Applying contextual influences and trends to own work and practice
7C Selecting and applying media and processes to produce a piece
7D Review and refine throughout the creative process
7E Production of final piece
7F Presentation showing development of ideas and final piece

9 Photographic Materials, Techniques and Processes

9A Explore photographic materials, techniques and processes
9B Apply photographic materials, techniques and processes to a brief
9C Review use of photographic materials, techniques and processes

10 Graphics Materials, Techniques and Processes

10A Explore materials, techniques and processes used in graphic design
10B Graphics materials and processes in design solutions for a brief
10C Reviewing own use of materials and processes in graphic design

11 Interactive Design Materials, Techniques and Processes

11A Explore interactive design materials, techniques and processes
11B Apply interactive design materials, techniques and processes to a brief
11C Reviewing techniques, materials and processes in interactive design

12 Fine Art Materials, Techniques and Processes

12A 2D, 3D and digital materials and processes in fine art
12B Fine art materials and processes in work for a brief
12C Reviewing own use of fine art materials and processes

13 3D Design Materials, Techniques and Processes

13A Explore 3D design materials, techniques and processes
13B Apply 3D design materials, techniques and processes to a brief
13C Review and reflect on 3D design materials, techniques and processes

14 Textile Materials, Techniques and Processes

14A Explore textile materials, techniques and processes
14B Apply textile materials, techniques and processes to a brief
14C Review own use of textile materials, techniques and processes

15 Fashion Materials, Techniques and Processes

15A Explore fashion materials, techniques and processes
15B Apply fashion materials, techniques and processes to a brief
15C Review use of fashion materials, techniques and processes

16 3D Design Craft Materials, Techniques and Processes

16A Explore design craft materials, techniques and processes
16B Producing a design craft item to a brief
16C Review and reflect on design craft practices to improve future work