I think we learn more now than we used to, but whether or not it makes us more intelligent is another story. The Art GCSE is a bit of a half-baked qualification, compared to something more technical like Technology which thrived in the past with woodwork, electronics and anything related, as well as Home Economics for the ladies ;) Art is exploring yourself and how you manipulate the world around you, it's personal rather than something like technology which needs to be done precisely otherwise you may die or seriously injure yourself :P
It's hard to say really, as classes have changed alot too. Loads of schools were poor and didn't have much say from the government, especially when supplies and classroom items (word has escaped me) didn't exist or were hard to come by, and you got families that didn't go to school, so it does make you think :/
ICT is another interesting subject, as it is useful, but is it really something that defines intelligence, when computers are a big thing in the modern world? Anyone can have one and poke one.
