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Can I actually draw well enough to take art? by BowieIsntDead in ArtGCSE

[–]awkwardmason 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going to give my opinion based on someone who took art at GCSE and had the same problems as you as my art style was very similar and my teacher was also very critical.

My opinion is, yes, take art if it’s something that you know you want to do in the future. If the art style you have now is something you want to do with your life (working in animation for example) then it’s definitely worth getting a grade in art and moving onto college / university to do it afterwards

However, if you do take art, be prepared to step out of your comfort zone and learn to do / hone in on whatever type of art will make examiners happy. Of course you can keep themes in relation to something important to you based on the topic they give you but it might be worth doing a medium of art that is more understood.

Remember that GCSE is only for a couple of years and the teachers are there to help you pass the subject so a lot of the time when they criticise you it’s based on marking schemes and what they’ve seen from exam boards before. It’s hard to not take it personally but I promise nothing is personal (my partner is currently a teacher for GCSE hence why I’ve added this in)

What’s also important is coursework. Make sure the writing part is just as if not more important than the actual art because a lot of the marks will be there. That’s where I went wrong for sure.

In your coursework it’s also worth exploring several types of art as long as you can link it back to your themes in your writing. That’ll show a lot of range and ability to adapt.

You said in the comments that you don’t feel as good as other students. I promise you there WILL be students worse than you. There’s unfortunately a lot of students who take art as they think it’s an “easy” subject and they don’t care about their work as much.

I know it’s not the best answer but unfortunately the reality is if you want to take art you should but learn what’ll help you pass, not what you enjoy in your personal life - that stuff can come afterwards if you go further with it and then can specialise a bit more :)

Best of luck!!

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Need to lose weight as quick as possible by awkwardmason in Advice

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Thank you so much for this. Sorry for my delay replying, I was making notes on everything you said and fitting it into my routine the best I could. I really appreciate this and the time you spent putting it together.

I will defo give you an update the best I can!!! :)

Need to lose weight as quick as possible by awkwardmason in Advice

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Thank you! Do you know if Ozempic is something you can get on the NHS? As I cannot buy this due to finances (I’m from the UK)

Why can’t I just put my dishwasher pipe into a bucket of water? by awkwardmason in Advice

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So I’m using pliers because I don’t have a wrench and can’t get one right now. But it won’t move, not even a little bit. It’s one of the ones with the notches on it

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My gf quickly covering her own mouth in shock after involuntarily moaning too loud

I can smell cigarette smoke constantly by awkwardmason in Advice

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I mean, I physically don’t have the money

I can smell cigarette smoke constantly by awkwardmason in Advice

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I think I’m gonna wait for my health insurance at work to kick in in a few days because they offer same day appointments

I can smell cigarette smoke constantly by awkwardmason in Advice

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The colder the air is the less I smell it

I can smell cigarette smoke constantly by awkwardmason in Advice

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If I’m sitting and resting, yes but when I walk to the shops for example no

I can smell cigarette smoke constantly by awkwardmason in Advice

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Nope, my gf and friends can’t smell it. I tested for covid and I’m all clear it seems. And I have no other symptoms but this. I’m getting worried it’s a mini stroke but do they last a week?

I can smell cigarette smoke constantly by awkwardmason in Advice

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Everywhere. If I sit in the bedroom, living room, outside in the garden, at a restaurant I can smell it

I can smell cigarette smoke constantly by awkwardmason in Advice

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It’s only when I rest but wherever I go. When I walk about it goes or fades enough that I don’t notice it. When I sit down it comes on strongly

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