1. IGCSE Art & Design: Fine Art Mock Exam

2. ‘Shadow’

3. IGCSE Assessment Objectives
In this project your work must meet each of the 4 AO’s.
Remember you will be selecting work from your sketchbook to mount so leave pages free
to rip out or blu-tac in sketches etc to remove later. Work can be done separately too.
AO2: Research & Analysis
Explore the work of at least 2 artists.
Analyse techniques, ideas and
approaches
Apply these to your own ideas.
AO1: Record Observations
Good quality drawings & photos you have taken yourself.
Brainstorm- text and visuals
Explore subject matter
Different media, viewpoints, ideas
Annotate
AO3: Develop Ideas
Explore different ideas/annotate
Develop at least 2 composition ideas
Produce detailed studies of elements of your composition
Experiment with materials & techniques
AO4: Final Piece
Select your best idea
Ensure your final piece shows strong connections to your observations, research and ideas development. Maximum size A2.
Select, collate and mount your presentation work. Up to three A2 sheets for prep work.

4. Mock Exam Timescale Preparation
You have 6 weeks preparation time to complete:
AO1
AO2
AO3
Controlled Test
A04
You will then sit a controlled test under exam conditions to begin your final piece. You will have a total of 10 hours to complete your final piece. This will be split over 3-4 days in the same week.

5. Mock Exam Preparation Timescale
You have 6 weeks preparation time, the following is a guide:
Week 3 & 4: (AO2)
Research & Analysis
At least 2 artists/genres
5 Good Quality Drawings
Week 1 & 2: (AO1)
Observations
5 Good Quality Drawings
Different viewpoints/ angles
Week 5 & 6 : (AO3)
Develop Ideas
2 Composition Ideas
Experiment With Materials
Week 6: Exam Preparation
Plan your Final Piece
Prepare everything you need

6. IGCSE Fine Art Exam Success Criteria
Produce as much work as you can! Aim for:
5 good observational drawings. (AO1)
5 good drawings analysing the style and techniques of your chosen artist/artists. (AO2)
2 different composition ideas. (AO3)
Experiments with different media: paint, pencil crayon, pastel, ink, collage etc. (AO3)
1 final piece of work that is clearly linked to your observational drawings, artist research and development of ideas. (AO4)

7. AO1 Record observations, ideas and experiences that are appropriate to intentions.

8. AO1 Recording Observations
Drawings and photos of things that interest you.
Elongated shadows
Cast shadow
Shadow from artificial light
Other interpretations
Show you can use a variety of media: pencil, pen, charcoal

9. Subject Matter:
Choose something that you can draw and photograph from first hand observation!

13. Gather information: Drawings & Photos.
Explore the subject matter, draw from different viewpoints or angles.
Use a variety of media - don’t just stick to pencil.
Take photos to help finish sketches and develop drawings back in the classroom.

14. Observational Drawing
Outcomes
You must produce drawings from a range of viewpoints.
You should show understanding of a variety of drawing techniques.
You could show accuracy and a clear focus of inquiry.
Learning Objectives
Develop observational drawing skills.
Apply your knowledge of media and processes.

15. AO2 Analyse and evaluate images, objects and artefacts; Making informed connections to the work of others.

16. AO2 Make connections to the work of others.
Show you understand the artists style and techniques:
Try using similar media, colours and techniques
Try similar viewpoints or approaches to composition
Show you understand the formal elements of the artworks you study.
Use your own subject matter.

17. AO2 Make connections Learning Objectives
Develop analytical and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrate informed connections to the work of others.
AO2 Make connections
Lesson Outcomes
You must select at least 2 artists and analyse their work.
You should apply key features of their work to your observations.
You could apply and combine a range of techniques to develop your personal style.

18. Possible artists to inspire you.
Shadow
Possible artists to inspire you.

19. Martha Alf
Simple objects, dramatic contrasts in tone. Try drawing objects lit by a lamp or in bright sunlight.

20. Georges De la Tour
Shadows cast by candle light.

21. Gerhard Richter

22. Charles Sheeler
Shadows cast by sunlight on modern or old buildings.

23. Claude Monet
Shadows in landscape such as in the desert or on water.

24. John Virtue
Atkinson Grimshaw

25. Vilhelm Hammershøi