Is it the right choice and is it too late to drop art GCSE?

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I'm sick and tired of art. I used to have an interest in it, but art GCSE ran over it twice with a lorry, got off and stomped anything still there into dust.
1. Stress of the coursework (my amazing teacher made us start the actual work in year 11 and we basically did practice work aka nothing in year 10) - I'm very behind.
2. My inexperience in art - my stupid year 9 self thought i could learn more about art by doing the GCSE but no turns out you're on your own and expected to know everything you're going to do. I can barely paint, I don't understand colour theory, and I'm extremely unmotivated.
3. It's making me take time off other subjects I actually care about - I want to go to a field in Dentistry or Medicine. Big unis like Oxbridge and Imperial are my dream unis. I am currently predicted grade 9s in triple science but I'm worried I won't be able to keep it consistent in the real thing. I'm also predicted 9s in most other subjects I took like Geography and Spanish, except RE which is a 7 (I could work harder on it if I dropped art ngl). I'm just afraid that when I continue art and get a horrible grade it will look bad on my application and ruin my chances. I already took Chinese GCSE with a 9 so that's 10 GCSES without Art.
4. It's causing problems in my family - is this a first? My parents already have a bad relationship with each other. I can't spend time with them outside during weekends because I'm stuck doing art at home -> one of the causes of their arguments. Also they still don't really understand the extent of art GCSE coursework and assume it's just like a regular homework project. It's too complicated to explain but basically they disagree on something minor/major about me and start arguing. I feel like I'm walking on eggshells around my parents and if I dropped art I think it would probably alleviate these problems.
5. I hate art - I don't think I can keep doing a subject I now loathe with my whole body and soul. I used to hate RE but now I'd actually rather choose the lesser evil and devote myself to that because I'm better at writing essays than churning out art slop.

Reply 1

SHREASHREA

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So i get you in the sense that although i don't do art GCSE, My two best friends do and when ever they get out of art they feel drained as hell! Their art teacher said if you want to priortise your other subjects then be happy with a 5-6. I also want to get into medicine and I am not going to lie to you but they care about extra-curicular activities,etc. My Advice is do what make you happy cause in the end of the day it is you that is doing all the other subjects. and if youre not doing art in later in your life then why make it something that is a burden. Manage your time to ensure you are confident in your other sumbject, get the time with your family etc, then do art in your spare time. Sit your parents down and show them how much work you need to do for art and explain to them calmly your stress and issues. As for Dropping your subject, assuming you are in yr 11, in really depends on your school. I know people that got their parents to contact the school to tell them to drop a subject. So first truly explain to your parents what is wrong, acknowledge you naivity in yr9 where you thought art was easy and tell you parent what you said here. Don't bottle your stress. Hope this helps!

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DerDracologe

Study Forum Helper

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Original post

by wikishen

I'm sick and tired of art. I used to have an interest in it, but art GCSE ran over it twice with a lorry, got off and stomped anything still there into dust.
1. Stress of the coursework (my amazing teacher made us start the actual work in year 11 and we basically did practice work aka nothing in year 10) - I'm very behind.
2. My inexperience in art - my stupid year 9 self thought i could learn more about art by doing the GCSE but no turns out you're on your own and expected to know everything you're going to do. I can barely paint, I don't understand colour theory, and I'm extremely unmotivated.
3. It's making me take time off other subjects I actually care about - I want to go to a field in Dentistry or Medicine. Big unis like Oxbridge and Imperial are my dream unis. I am currently predicted grade 9s in triple science but I'm worried I won't be able to keep it consistent in the real thing. I'm also predicted 9s in most other subjects I took like Geography and Spanish, except RE which is a 7 (I could work harder on it if I dropped art ngl). I'm just afraid that when I continue art and get a horrible grade it will look bad on my application and ruin my chances. I already took Chinese GCSE with a 9 so that's 10 GCSES without Art.
4. It's causing problems in my family - is this a first? My parents already have a bad relationship with each other. I can't spend time with them outside during weekends because I'm stuck doing art at home -> one of the causes of their arguments. Also they still don't really understand the extent of art GCSE coursework and assume it's just like a regular homework project. It's too complicated to explain but basically they disagree on something minor/major about me and start arguing. I feel like I'm walking on eggshells around my parents and if I dropped art I think it would probably alleviate these problems.
5. I hate art - I don't think I can keep doing a subject I now loathe with my whole body and soul. I used to hate RE but now I'd actually rather choose the lesser evil and devote myself to that because I'm better at writing essays than churning out art slop.

Really depends on your school. Friends of mine were allowed to drop a subject they were having issues with after they explained why. The only issue a school might have is where you would go during this time- if that’s an issue you could always suggest you take the art class but not be entered for the exam :dontknow:

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Kingston Eve

Official Rep

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Original post

by wikishen

I'm sick and tired of art. I used to have an interest in it, but art GCSE ran over it twice with a lorry, got off and stomped anything still there into dust.
1. Stress of the coursework (my amazing teacher made us start the actual work in year 11 and we basically did practice work aka nothing in year 10) - I'm very behind.
2. My inexperience in art - my stupid year 9 self thought i could learn more about art by doing the GCSE but no turns out you're on your own and expected to know everything you're going to do. I can barely paint, I don't understand colour theory, and I'm extremely unmotivated.
3. It's making me take time off other subjects I actually care about - I want to go to a field in Dentistry or Medicine. Big unis like Oxbridge and Imperial are my dream unis. I am currently predicted grade 9s in triple science but I'm worried I won't be able to keep it consistent in the real thing. I'm also predicted 9s in most other subjects I took like Geography and Spanish, except RE which is a 7 (I could work harder on it if I dropped art ngl). I'm just afraid that when I continue art and get a horrible grade it will look bad on my application and ruin my chances. I already took Chinese GCSE with a 9 so that's 10 GCSES without Art.
4. It's causing problems in my family - is this a first? My parents already have a bad relationship with each other. I can't spend time with them outside during weekends because I'm stuck doing art at home -> one of the causes of their arguments. Also they still don't really understand the extent of art GCSE coursework and assume it's just like a regular homework project. It's too complicated to explain but basically they disagree on something minor/major about me and start arguing. I feel like I'm walking on eggshells around my parents and if I dropped art I think it would probably alleviate these problems.
5. I hate art - I don't think I can keep doing a subject I now loathe with my whole body and soul. I used to hate RE but now I'd actually rather choose the lesser evil and devote myself to that because I'm better at writing essays than churning out art slop.

Hey @wikishen,

I'd speak to your art teacher first about the possibility of dropping the subject. If you feel like you're significantly behind and can't imagine your grade improving between now and the end of exams, continuing with the subject may not be in either you or your teacher's best interests. Have an honest conversation with them about the issues you're currently facing, and ask what the process of dropping the subject might look like.

Best of luck with all of your GCSEs,
Eve (Kingston Rep).

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