KS4  IGCSE  Art  and  Design  
 
   
  Schemes  of  Work  
 
 
 
  
  Key  subject  aims  
  The  Edexcel  International  GCSE  in  Art  and  Design  enables  students  to  develop:  
      ·∙    creative  and  imaginative  skills,  and  the  practical  skills  for  communicating  and  expressing  ideas,  feelings  and  meanings  in  art,  craft  and  
  design    
      ·∙    investigative,  analytical,  experimental  and  interpretive  capabilities,  aesthetic  understanding  and  critical  skills    
      ·∙    understanding  of  codes  and  conventions  of  art,  craft  and  design  and  awareness  of  the  contexts  in  which  they  operate    
      ·∙    knowledge  and  understanding  of  art,  craft  and  design  in  contemporary  society  and  in  other  times  and  cultures.
   
 
 
FINE  ART   GRAPHIC  DESIGN  
  In  the  context  of  this  endorsement,  students  are  required  to   In  the  context  of  this  endorsement,  students  are  required  to  
  work  in  at  least  one  of  the  disciplines  of  painting,  drawing,   work  in  at  least  one  of  the  following  disciplines:  advertising,  
  printmaking  and/or  sculpture.  Further  details  are  given  below.   illustration,  packaging,  typography  and/or  printmaking.  Further  
  Fine  art  may  be  defined  as  work  which  is  produced  as  an  
  details  are  given  below.  Graphic  design  is  the  communication  of  
outcome  of  the  students’  personal  experience,  rather  than  that  
  which  is  created  exclusively  for  a  practical  function,  or  that   information  and  ideas  by  visual  means.  Often,  work  is  realised  in  
  which  is  the  outcome  of  a  tightly  prescribed  brief.  It  is  a  means   two-­‐dimensional  form,  but  carries  the  illusion  of  three  
  by  which  ideas  are  explored,  communicated  and,  through  visual   dimensions,  through  manipulation  of  images  and  the  formal  
 
information  and  enquiry,  translated  into  art  outcomes.  Work   elements.  The  critical  elements  for  a  graphic  designer  are  the  
 
produced  for  this  endorsement  will  demonstrate  the  use  of   successful  communication  of  a  message  through  the  
 
formal  elements  and  creative  skills,  and  give  visual  form  to   organisation  of  words  and  images.  Students  must  be  alert  to  the  
 
  individual  thoughts,  feelings,  observations  and  ideas.  Students  
possibilities  offered  by  a  huge  range  of  materials  and  processes  
  will  show  evidence  of  trying  to  extend  their  own  and  others’  
ways  of  seeing  the  world.  They  will  use  the  visual  language  of   within  graphic  design  and  of  the  important  role  of  signs  and  
 
the  subject  sensitively  and  thoughtfully  to  support  their   symbols.  In  producing  graphic  solutions  to  defined  problems,  
 
  intentions.   students  must  be  able  to  balance  aesthetic  and  commercial  
  considerations.  Students  must  investigate  specific  areas  of  a  
   
problem,  determine  relevant  sources  of  information  and  use  
   
these  to  research  and  further  define  the  problem.  Ideas  should  
   
be  developed  using  appropriate  design  methodology,  
 
  recognising  the  constraints  of  moral,  social,  cultural,  
  environmental  and  legal  issues.  
 
 
  http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/IGCSE  New  IGCSE/UG022507-­‐International-­‐GCSE-­‐in-­‐Art-­‐and-­‐Design-­‐020812.pdf  
  
 
 
 
  10              TERM  1                            TERM  2                  TERM  3  

Artist  as  Stimulus   Skills  Workshops   Extension  of  theme-­‐  working  through  the  
Fine  Art  

Skills  Workshops   Realisation   AOs  

  Course  reflection-­‐  criteria,  constraints.   Mock-­‐mock  exam  introduction  
 

Introduction  to  the  course-­‐  What  is   Letterform  Portrait   Extract  /  Competition  Illustration  
Graphics  

Graphics?   Extension-­‐Found  Typography   Logo  design  

Handmade  Typography     Mock-­‐mock  exam  introduction  
 

Digital  Enhancement  

 
 
 
  11              TERM  1                            TERM  2    
                 
  Mock-­‐mock  exam   Reflection  
Fine  Art  

  Mock  exam   Exam  

    [Download  exam  papers  from  1  Feb    
 

  [Submit  estimated  entries]   Deadline  for  entries  21  March  

 
Work  to  arrive  in  UK  no  later  than  31  May]  
 
 
 
Graphics  

Mock-­‐mock  exam   Reflection    

Mock  exam   Exam  
  [Download  exam  papers  from  1  Feb    
 

[Submit  estimated  entries]   Deadline  for  entries  21  March   KS4  Art  and  Design  Overview  
  Work  to  arrive  in  UK  no  later  than  31  May]  
 
 
 
  
 
  Year  10  Fine  Art  
  During  year  10,  Art  students  will  start  their  IGCSE  through  the  investigation  and  exploration  of  the  work  of  others.  F rom  this  exploration,  ideas  and  themes  
  will  be  generated  that  will  provide  focus  for  a  series  of  experiments,  delivered  through  skill  workshops.  Throughout  these  lessons,  students  will  b e  introduced  
  to  the  Edexcel  Assessment  Objectives  and  Criteria,  and  how  their  work  relates  to  this.  This  will  gradually  lead  into  outcomes  and  extensions  that  have  more  
  constraints  (as  the  exam  would  have)  until  eventually  they  are  working  within  exam  boundaries  in  preparation  for  their  mock  exam  in  year  11.      

  Suggested   Learning  /  Task   Resources     Link  

No.  of  weeks   to  AO  
Intro  to  the   1  lesson   What  is  Fine  Art?     Course  outline  and   All  
course   Introduction  to  the  structure  of  the  course  and  to  fine  art.     criteria.  
Exemplar  work.  
Artist  as   5-­‐6  weeks   Is  it  valuable  to  study  the  work  of  others?  What  can  we  gain  by  doing  so?     Laptops  /  Macs   AO2  
Stimulus   Students  are  to  independently  select  art  work  by  visual  artists  that  interests  or  inspires  them.   Books  /  Library  /   AO1  
Students  will  be  taught  how  to  analyse  and  evaluate  art  work,  building  on  their  existing  art   Journals   AO3  
specific  vocabulary.  S tudents  will  also  further  their  visual  language  and  demonstrate  visual   A  range  of  wet  and  
understanding  through  their  own  interpretations  of  the  work.  Each  artist  should  feed  naturally   dry  media  
into  the  next,  demonstrating  a  fluid  investigation.      
 
Skills   11-­‐12  weeks   Which  materials  and  techniques  are  most  suitable  for  given  purposes  and  intentions?  What  is   Laptops  /  Macs   AO3  
Workshops   the  potential  and  limitations  of  specific  materials  and  techniques?   Digital  Cameras   AO1  
During  this  time,  students  will  be  exposed  to  and  encourage  to  take  risks  with  a  wide  range  of   A  range  of  wet  and    
materials  and  techniques  from  different  disciplines.  These  may  include…   dry  media  
-­‐ Drawing  (pencil,  pen,  ink,  wax  resist,  continuous  line,  “unconventional”  materials)   Kiln  
-­‐ Painting  (watercolour,  gouache,  acrylic,  acrylic  mediums,  oils)   Printing  press  
-­‐ Printing  (mono,  relief,  collograph,  etching)   Sewing  Machines  
-­‐ Textiles  (batik,  applique,  adornment,  embroidery,  weaving,  machine  /  hand  stitching)   Sketchbooks  
-­‐ 3D  (clay,  paper  construction,  wire,  cardboard)    
-­‐ Digital  (photoshop,  illustrator,  animation)  
These  experiments  will  be  documented  by  the  students  in  their  sketchbooks,  using  the  visual  
elements  and  art  specific  vocabulary  to  evaluate.  During  these  experiments,  students  will  also  be  
encouraged  to  develop  a  personal  and  creative  sketchbook  style,  looking  at  examples.  This  
sketchbook  will  provide  a  reference  point  for  the  student’s  IGCSE  course  in  terms  of  practical  
ideas  and  knowledge.    
Students  should  start  to  form  and  resolve  ideas  about  what  they  could  produce  as  a  final  
outcome.    
 
 
 
  
 
  Year  10  Fine  Art  
 
  Suggested   Learning  /  Task   Resources     Link  
No.  of  weeks   to  AO  
Realisation  of   4  weeks   How  can  an  idea  or  theme  be  realized  as  a  visual  outcome?  What  is  the  process  of  creating  a   All  previous   AO4  
Intention   visual  outcome?   experiments  and   All  
An  outcome  /  realization  of  ideas  is  expected  to  be  produced  in  these  4  weeks.  Students  are  to   observations  to  work  
utilize  the  initial  observations,  collected  resources  and  experiments  created  previously  in  order   from.    
to  show  fluidity  in  their  work.       A  range  of  wet  /  dry  /  
  2D  /  3D  materials.    
 
Extension  of   6  weeks   How  do  artists  develop  ideas  and  themes  from  an  initial  starting  point  through  to  a  realised   Laptops  /  Macs   All  
Theme   (prep)   outcome?  What  is  required  for  the  IGCSE  Fine  Art  exam?  How  do  the  Assessment  Objectives   Books  /  Library  /  
3  weeks   correlate  to  how  an  artist  might  work?   Journals  
(outcome)   During  this  time  students  are  to  extend  from  the  theme  previously  looked  at,  but  work  within   Digital  cameras.  
some  of  the  constraints  posed  b y  the  exam;  a  six  week  preparatory  period,  3  A2  boards,  working   A  range  of  wet  /  dry  /  
to  cover  specific  Assessment  Objectives,  outcome  produced  in  a  3  week  period  (rather  than  the   2D  /  3D  materials.  
10  hours  given  for  the  actual  exam).  
The  only  thing  that  isn’t  as  constrained  is  their  chosen  area  of  study.  This  could  /  should  be  an  
extension  of  their  previous  theme.  Therefore,  some  of  their  research  may  already  be  done  in  
part.    
 
 
Mock-­‐mock   3-­‐4  weeks   How  can  we  produce  art-­‐work  within  constraints?  Why  do  we  have  to?     Laptops  /  Macs   AO4  
exam   The  student’s  Mock-­‐mock  exam  paper  will  be  the  paper  from  the  previous  2  years  (2012  exam   Books  /  Library  /   All  
paper-­‐  Open)   Journals  
During  the  time  before  the  summer  break,  students  are  to  be  introduced  to  the  paper  and  start   Digital  cameras.  
collecting  visual  and  other  information.     A  range  of  wet  and  
Expectations  during  this  time-­‐  mind-­‐map  of  ideas,  collect  secondary  source  images,  relevant   dry  media.  
primary  source  photographs,  research  and  analysis  of  appropriate  artists,  observational  drawings    
and  artist  interpretations.    
By  the  end  of  the  summer  b reak,  all  of  this  work  should  be  complete  and  refined,  ready  for  
mounting.    
 
 
 
 
  
 
  Year  10  Graphic  Design  
 
  Year  10  Graphic  Students  will  have  the  opportunity  to  fully  engage  with  the  structure  and  requirements  of  the  IGCSE  course  from  the  very  beginning.  Whilst  
  having  exposure  to  a  wide  range  of  disciplines  and  techniques  with  graphic  design,  they  will  also  develop  their  skills  and  understanding  of  the  Assessment  
  Objectives  and  criteria  through  every  project.  It  is  important  that  students  learn  aspects  such  as  InDesign  presentation  skills  from  the  very  start  of  the  course.  
  During  their  exam  p reparation  in  year  11,  this  process  will  then  be  second  nature  and  students  can  therefore  p lace  all  of  their  attention  of  the  creative  
  thinking  behind  the  exam.    This  year  teaches  the  structure  and  processes  of  the  exam,  as  well  as  a  wide  range  of  techniques  and  graphic  d esign  methods.      

  Suggested   Learning  /  Task   Resources     Link  

No.  of  weeks   to  AO  
Intro  to  the   2-­‐3  Weeks   What  is  Graphic  Design?  What  is  typography?   Prompt  Questions.   All  
course   Introduction  to  the  structure  of  the  course  and  to  Graphic  Design.  S tudents  are  to  collaboratively    
research  and  present  their  findings  from  a  set  of  prompt  questions  about  Graphic  Design  and  
Typography.    
Hand-­‐  Made   10  Weeks   What  is  meant  b y  “hand-­‐made”?  What  are  the  requirements  of  the  Assessment  Objectives?   Laptops  /  Macs   All  
Typography   Students  will  explore  Handmade  Typography  following  a  structure  based  on  the  exam   Books  /  Library  /  
  requirements.  A  “question”  shall  be  set  by  the  teachers,  (Dark-­‐2013)  for  students  to  respond  to.   Journals  
  Students  will  produce  3  boards  for  each  of  the  AOs  and  a  final  outcome.     A  range  of  wet  and  
  -­‐AO1-­‐  initial  research,  mind-­‐map,  p hotographs,  observational  sketches,  design  brief.     dry  media  
  -­‐AO2-­‐  Artist  analysis  and  research,  images  of  the  artists’  work,  interpretation  of  their  work.   Printer  
  -­‐AO3-­‐  A  range  of  experiments  linking  to  chosen  theme  and  artists’  work,  documentation  of    
  method  and  links.  
  -­‐AO4-­‐  outcome.    
  Through  this  exploration  students  will  increase  their  understanding  of…  
  -­‐Assessment  Objectives  and  Criteria-­‐  what’s  required  and  what  should  be  included.  
Digital   -­‐InDesign-­‐  Presentation  of  boards.  
Enhancement   -­‐The  design  process-­‐  from  initial  research  and  observations,  through  to  experimentation  and  
realization  of  intentions.    
-­‐Hand-­‐made  typography  /  hand-­‐made  methods.  
Letterform   10-­‐11  weeks   How  is  Adobe  illustrator  used  in  Graphic  Design?  What  is  typographic  illustration?     Laptops  /  M acs   All  
Portrait   This  project  focuses  on  illustrative  typography,  through  portraits  created  using  a  range  of   Books  /  Library  /    
  letterforms.  The  primary  focus  will  be  on  digital  processes  as  a  development  from  the  previous   Journals  
  hand-­‐made  project.  S tudents  will  d evelop  an  understanding  of  how  to  expand    letterforms  into   Digital  cameras.  
  shapes,  how  to  write  on  a  path,  place    an  image,  work  with  layers  –  using  Adobe  illustrator.   A  range  of  wet  and  
Students  will  have  the  opportunity  to  experiment  with  filters  and  colour  with  their  final    designs   dry  media.  
in  Photoshop.      
The  structure  and  emphasis  on  AOs  as  outlines  above  shall  be  maintained  within  this  project.    
 
  
 
  Year  10  Graphic  Design  
 
  Suggested   Learning  /  Task   Resources     Link  
No.  of  weeks   to  AO  
Extract  /    4-­‐5  weeks   What  constraints  do  we  need  to  take  into  account  when  working  to  a  design  brief?  Why  do  we   Research  into  online   All  
Competition   work  to  design  briefs  within  IGCSE  Graphic  Design?   graphics  competitions.  
Illustration   This  assignment  places  emphasis  on  the  design  brief.  Rather  than  students  deciding  on  a  brief  to   Laptops  /  Macs  
  suit  their  own  intentions,  they  shall  be  presented  with  a  brief  (preferably  a  live  brief;  online   Books  /  Library  /  
  competition),  with  constraints,  strict  deadlines  and  a  “client”.  This  will  not  only  prepare  students   Journals  
  for  the  constraints  and  time-­‐frame  of  the  exam,  but  will  also  expose  students  to  the  vocational   Digital  cameras.  
  aspects  of  Graphic  Design.     A  range  of  wet  and  
  Students  will  be  required  to  illustrate  an  extract;  song  lyric,  poetry  /  story  excerpt  or  possible   dry  media.  
  externally  set  subject  from  live  competition.        
As  with  the  p revious  projects,  students  will  be  expected  to  work  within  the  Assessment  
Objectives.    
Logo  design   3-­‐4  weeks   What  is  a  logo?  What  makes  a  successful  logo?  What  factors  must  we  consider  when  creating  a   Laptops  /  Macs   All  
  logo?   Books  /  Library  /  
  By  this  stage,  students  have  studied  Typography,  Typographic  illustration,  Extract  illustration  and   Journals  
  both  digital  and  hand-­‐made  methods.     Digital  cameras.  
  During  this  project,  students  will  extend  their  graphic  design  knowledge  and  skills  into  logo   A  range  of  wet  and  
  design.  Students  will  research  the  origins  of  logos,  logotypes,  branding,  trademarks  and  icons.     dry  media.  
  Using  this  research,  students  will  then  design  their  own  logo  for  a  new  “app,”  taking  into  account    
  the  constraints  of  the  “app”  shape,  connotations  with  images  and  colour,  aesthetics,  purpose  
and  audience.      
Again,  as  with  the  previous  projects,  students  will  be  expected  to  work  within  the  Assessment  
Objectives.  
Mock-­‐mock   2  Weeks   How  can  we  produce  creative  outcomes  within  constraints?  Why  do  we  have  to?     Laptops  /  Macs   All  
exam   The  student’s  Mock-­‐mock  exam  paper  will  be  the  paper  from  the  previous  2  years  (2012  exam   Books  /  Library  /  
introduction   paper-­‐  Open)   Journals  
  During  the  time  before  the  summer  break,  students  are  to  be  introduced  to  the  paper  and  start   Digital  cameras.  
collecting  visual  and  other  information.     A  range  of  wet  and  
Expectations  during  this  time-­‐  mind-­‐map  of  ideas,  collect  secondary  source  images,  relevant   dry  media.  
primary  source  photographs,  research  and  analysis  of  appropriate  artists,  observational  drawings    
and  artist  interpretations.    
By  the  end  of  the  summer  b reak,  all  of  this  work  should  be  complete  and  refined,  ready  for  
mounting.    
 
 
  
 
  Year  11  Fine  Art  and  Graphic  Design  
 
  In  year  11,  the  Fine  Art  and  Graphic  Design  course  run  side  by  side.  Year  11  is  a  chance  for  students  to  refine  both  their  practical  and  analytical  skills.  By  this  
  stage,  they  should  be  making  informed  choices  and  taking  risks  based  on  the  knowledge  and  experiences  they  gained  in  year  10.  The  year  is  very  much  
  structured  to  prepare  students  for  the  exam.  Starting  with  the  completion  of  the  mock-­‐mock  exam  that  was  started  at  the  end  of  year  10  into  the  summer  
  break.  This  should  have  prepared  students  in  terms  of  pace,  understanding  of  Assessment  Objectives  and  working  fluently  from  idea  to  outcome.  The  mock  
  exam  then  offers  a  structure  that  is  more  rigorous  and  true  to  the  exam  constraints.  After  experiencing  this  progression  of  skills  (both  practical  and  
  analytical),  and  the  gradual  introduction  of  assessment  objectives,  criteria  and  exam  procedure,  students  will  be  fully  prepared  to  take  their  IGCSE  exam  with  
  confidence  and  preparedness.    

  Suggested   Learning  /  Task   Resources     Link  

No.  of  weeks   to  AO  
Mock-­‐mock   4  weeks   How  can  we  create  valid  artwork  within  a  time-­‐constraint?     Work  produced  at  the   AO3  
exam   (preparatory   By  this  point  students  should  have  the  majority  of  their  work  that  supports  AO1  and  AO2   end  of  year  10  and   AO4  
  studies)   completed.  The  first  few  weeks  of  term  will  be  used  to  reflect,  experiment  and  design,  in   over  the  summer   AO1  
3  weeks   preparation  for  the  creation  of  a  final  response.  This  outcome  should  be  created  in   break.     AO2  
(final   approximately  3  weeks.  It  is  important  to  offer  the  students  a  tight  timeframe  at  this  stage,  as   Digital  cameras.  
outcome)   they  develop  working  at  pace  in  preparation  for  their  final  exam.     A  range  of  wet  and  
dry  media.  
 
Mock  exam   6-­‐7  weeks   How  can  we  plan  for  creativity?  Can  we  predict  the  realization  of  our  intentions?     Exam  papers.   AO1  
  During  this  time,  students  will  work  to  the  exact  constraints  of  an  art  exam.  The  timeframe   Assessment  criteria.   AO2  
below  is  by  no  means  a  “one-­‐size-­‐fits-­‐all”  approach.  Some  /  many  students  may  choose  to  work   Laptops  /  Macs   AO3  
very  differently.  However,  this  provides  a  framework  in  which  all  of  the  criteria  can  be  met  in  the   Books  /  Library  /   AO4  
given  timescale.       Journals  
  A  range  of  wet  and  
Suggested  timeframe…   dry  media.  
Weeks  1-­‐2  Independently-­‐  mind-­‐map,  collect  secondary  sources,  take  photographs,  artist    
research.  In  the  classroom-­‐  initial  observations.  
Weeks  3-­‐4-­‐  Independently-­‐  artist  analysis.  In  the  classroom-­‐  Artist  interpretations  (2-­‐3  artists)    
Weeks  5-­‐6-­‐  Experiments  (2-­‐3  showing  a  range  of  materials  and  processes).    
 
Mock  Exam-­‐  just  before  the  Winter  break  (2013-­‐  9th-­‐10th  Dec)  
 
 
 
  
 
  Year  11  Fine  Art  and  Graphic  Design  
 
  Suggested   Learning  /  Task   Resources     Link  
No.  of  weeks   to  AO  
Reflection   4  weeks.   What  are  my  strengths  and  weaknesses?  Should  we  play  to  our  strengths  or  develop  our   Teacher  feedback.   AO1  
and   weaknesses?  What  happens  if  we  take  risks  and  it  “goes  wrong”?       Self  and  peer  reviews.   AO3  
technical   During  this  time  students  will  reflect  on  the  assessment  of  their  Mock  exam  and  consider  where   Laptops  /  Macs  
refinement.   their  strengths  and  weaknesses  lie.  Students  will  be  encouraged  to  refine  their  skills  both   A  range  of  wet  and  
  practically  and  analytically.  How  students  use  this  time  will  be  almost  entirely  as  a  response  to   dry  media.  
teacher  feedback  and  self  and  peer  assessment.    
Exam   6  weeks   What  do  we  need  to  do  to  achieve  our  potential  in  the  exam?  What  are  the  constraints  and   Exam  papers.   AO1  
  preparatory   criteria  that  we  have  to  work  to?  How  can  we  p repare  for  the  10  h our  exam?     Assessment  criteria.   AO2  
time.   Students  will  be  introduced  to  the  exam  paper  on  or  as  close  as  possible  to  1st  February.  Students   Student  Declaration   AO3  
10  hour   will  be  familiar  with  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  exam,  but  these  will  b e  made  explicit   forms!   AO4  
timetabled   throughout  this  time.  As  mentioned  above,  the  timeframe  below  is  by  no  means  a  “one-­‐size-­‐fits-­‐ Laptops  /  Macs  
exam,  across   all”  approach  and  some  /  many  students  may  choose  to  work  very  differently.  However,  this   Books  /  Library  /  
two  days.     provides  a  framework  in  which  all  of  the  criteria  can  be  met  in  the  given  timescale.       Journals  
  A  range  of  wet  and  
Suggested  timeframe…   dry  media.  
Weeks  1-­‐2  Independently-­‐  mind-­‐map,  collect  secondary  sources,  take  photographs,  artist    
research.  In  the  classroom-­‐  initial  observations.  
Weeks  3-­‐4-­‐  Independently-­‐  artist  analysis.  In  the  classroom-­‐  Artist  interpretations  (2-­‐3  artists)    
Weeks  5-­‐6-­‐  Experiments  (2-­‐3  showing  a  range  of  materials  and  processes).    
 
(2014  exam  dates  TBC)