GCSE Art and Design

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GCSE Art and Design

Eduqas Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Art and Design

Purpose	Reference
Qual Code	C650QS Art Craft and Design C651QS Fine Art C652QS Critical and Contextual C653QS Textile Design C654QS Graphic Communication C655QS 3D Design C656QS Photography
QN	601/8087/0 Art Craft and Design 601/8087/0 Critical and Contextual 601/8087/0 Fine Art 601/8087/0 Graphic Communication 601/8087/0 Photography 601/8087/0 Textile Design 601/8087/0 3D Design

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