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The CCEA GCSE Art and Design specification develops students’ understanding of how meanings, ideas and intentions can be communicated through visual and tactile language. Students learn how to use different media and technologies to realise their intentions. They develop their understanding of the creative and cultural industries, and refine their work through experimentation.

The CCEA GCE Art and Design specification develops…

The CCEA GCE Art and Design specification develops…

The CCEA GCE Art and Design specification develops…

The CCEA GCE Art and Design specification develops…

The CCEA GCSE Business and Communication Systems specification introduces students to the business world. They also explore the changing role of digital technology in business today.

Students learn about file management and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web authoring, web browsing, email and presentation software. They also study types of business, recruitment, selection, training, marketing, the role of stakeholders and customers, and how best to communicate a message.

The CCEA GCSE Business Studies specification encourages students to investigate how businesses start up. They explore the resources, marketing and finance that businesses need and the challenges they face.

They also examine how businesses grow and the role of stakeholders: groups that have an interest in a business. They understand the role of human resources, the recruitment and selection process, and the value of employee training and motivation.

The CCEA GCSE Chemistry specification develop

The CCEA GCSE Construction and the Built Environment specification features up-to-date content that reflects modern-day practices in the construction industry.

It encourages students to develop their knowledge of the industry, which they then apply in relevant and work-related contexts.

Students learn to interpret drawings of domestic buildings and explore the materials and sustainable methods used in domestic and commercial construction. The specification also helps students to appreciate the importance of health and safety in the construction industry.

The CCEA GCSE Contemporary Crafts specification is about making things. Students explore the properties and characteristics of materials, techniques and processes, combining creative ideas and manual dexterity to create unique objects.

Students can explore and create from a wide range of materials, including ceramics, glass, metal, found and recycled materials, resins, textiles, and wood.

This qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed through the Area of Learning The Arts.

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The CCEA GCSE Drama specification motivates and inspires students to build and showcase their competence in a range of creative, practical and performance skills.

The CCEA GCSE Economics specification engages students in contemporary economic issues in local, national and global contexts. The course emphasises financial capability and the global economy.

It has clear and specific learning outcomes.