AO1 — develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
(Verbatim spec text private side only — © Pearson Education Limited 2017)
The same AO applies across all five endorsements (Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Photography, Textile Design, Three-dimensional Design) and across both Component 1 (Personal Portfolio) and Component 2 (Externally-set Assignment).
Tests canonical
- KS4 Creative Arts — Investigating and developing ideas
- KS4 Creative Arts — Critical and contextual understanding (the “critical understanding of sources” element)
Cross-overlay equivalents
- AQA GCSE Art and Design AO1 — identical statement (shared regulatory standard for Art at GCSE/IGCSE level)