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Example Candidate Responses(Standards Booklet)

Cambridge IGCSE

Art and Design

0400/02

For examination from 2015

Cambridge Secondary 2


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Contents

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................2

Assessment at a glance ........................................................................................................3

Component 2 Design-based assignment ........................................................................... 4

Sample question paper ..............................................................................................................................5

Assessment criteria .................................................................................................................................. 10

Example candidate responses ................................................................................................................. 12


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Introduction

2 Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design 0400/02

Introduction

The main aim of this booklet is to exemplify standards for those teaching Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design

(syllabus 0400) to show how different levels of candidates performance relate to the subjects assessment

objectives (AOs).

Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design comprises four components. In this booklet a range of candidate responses

for Component 2 has been chosen to exemplify achievement levels given in the syllabus assessment criteria

e.g. adequate, satisfactory, competent and so on. Separate Example Candidate Responses booklets are

available for Components 1 and 3. For candidate responses for Component 4, please refer to the Coursework

Training Handbook available on CD from www.cie.org.uk/cambridgefor/teachers/order-publications

On the following pages, the questions and assessment criteria are followed by candidate examples. For

each candidate the main piece and supporting studies are shown, followed by the marks awarded and

an examiner comment on performance. Comments are given to indicate where and why marks were

awarded, and how additional marks could have been obtained. In this way, it is possible to understand what

candidates have done to gain their marks and what they still have to do to improve their grades.

Past papers, examiner reports and other teacher support materials are available on Teacher Support at

http://teachers.cie.org.uk


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Assessment at a glance

3Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design 0400/02

Assessment at a glance

All candidates take one of the following options:

Option A Component 1 and Component 2

Option B Component 1 and Component 3 Option C Component 1 and Component 4


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Component 2 Design-based assignment



This component tests the candidates ability to research, analyse and develop ideas to a design brief, and to

arrive at an appropriate solution. The work produced for this component should be creative and original and must

address the particular design briefs that are outlined on the question paper. All question are for designs initially

developed on paper; these can be continued to other media or three-dimensional structures. First-hand studiesfrom primary sources must be used as the starting point for the development of ideas.

There are two parts to this component: the supporting studies and the controlled test. Cambridge will

assess both parts together and award a single holistic mark out of 100.

Supporting studies

In addition to the examination piece for Component 2, supporting studies should be submitted. During the

preparatory period, candidates are required to produce their supporting studies in response to one question.

They must bring this work to the start of the controlled eight-hour test, and these supporting studiesmust then remain with the controlled test work under secure conditions. Candidates should refer to this

supporting work during the examination. Candidates cannot submit supporting studies after the start of the

first session and they should not produce additional supporting studies during the controlled eight-hour test.

Supporting studies must be submitted for external assessment together with the final examination work.

Teachers may hand out the question paper upon receipt. There is no limit on the amount of preparatory

time that candidates may have in order to prepare for the controlled test. However, teachers must be aware

that candidates entering for Option A (Components 1 and 2) should receive both the question papers at the

same time.

Questions

The questions act as starting points for the candidates focus of study, and all questions are broad and

flexible. Candidates should support the examination piece with investigation, research, evaluation and

development. The examination piece may be produced in any two- or three- dimensional medium or

combination of media, including printmaking, textiles, lens-based media and new digital technology.

Candidates may seek initial guidance regarding the selection of question and appropriate choice of materials

and processes at the start of the preparatory period from their teacher. The candidate is advised to research

and investigate ideas from first-hand studies of primary sources.


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Sample question paper

ART AND DESIGN 0400/02

Paper 2 Design-based assignment

The question paper may be handed to candidates as soon as it is received. The examination can bescheduled at any time provided it is completed no later than 30 April for the June examination seriesand 31 October for the November examination series.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write your Centre number, candidate number, name and question number on the labels provided and attacheach one to the top right-hand corner of the front of each sheet of paper.

Answer onequestion.

In addition to the controlled eight-hour test, up to twosheets (four sides) of A2 paper of supporting studies

should be submitted. These supporting studies should be undertaken after receipt of this paper and prior tothe controlled eight-hour test. The supporting studies will act as the candidates reference material which willinform their controlled eight-hour test.

Supporting studies must be taken into the examination room and must be submitted for external assessmenttogether with the final examination work. The submission will be assessed as a whole.

At the end of the controlled test, place the work produced on top of the supporting studies and fasten all yourwork together in the top left-hand corner.

All questions in this paper carry equal marks.


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Assessment criteria


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Example candidate responses

Question 6 A costume for a dancer Controlled test


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Question 6 Supporting studies


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Question 6 Supporting studies continued


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Examiner comment

Although the quality of the studies of costumes from different eras is of the highest calibre there is a lack of

evidence of first-hand research which does place a limit on the achievement level in AO1.

However, the development of the candidates own design is well documented both with highly

accomplished drawings and explanatory notes.

The examination work demonstrates highly accomplished abilities to express ideas visually with a confident

and sensitive control of drawing media. The stylisation of the fashion illustration also demonstrates a sound

knowledge of contemporary illustration of this genre.

Marks awarded:

AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4 AO5 TOTAL

17 18 19 19 18 91


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Question 7 A pair of wall hangings or a mural Controlled test


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Examiner comment

This mural design has been created using photo-collage. There is evidence of extensive research and

exploration and the journey has been further documented with notes explaining the candidates thinking and

evaluation (AO1, AO2 and AO5), all being rewarded with marks at an outstanding level.

Although this is a highly accomplished personal and creative response, the final composition and quality of

the photography are not of the same standard and therefore limits the overall achievement to the upper end

of an excellent standard.

Marks awarded:


18 18 16 17 18 87


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Question 4 Wrapping paper Controlled test


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Examiner comment

The research and production of this design has largely been done through photography and digital

manipulation. Research of toys is extensive as are alternative backgrounds. The analysis and personal

evaluation is perceptive and the final examination piece demonstrates excellent levels of knowledge and

understanding in all the assessment domains.

Marks awarded:


16 16 16 16 16 80


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Question 3 Foods of your region Controlled test


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Examiner comment

The research and investigation of food items and a person preparing them shows expertise in recording

from direct observation through drawings, colour studies and personal photographs. The addition of written

notes indicates expert personal evaluation and critical thinking.

Unfortunately the development of the final poster, especially the integration of text and image is not of the

same high standard, although overall this is a good example of a highly proficient level of achievement.

Marks awarded:


16 16 15 15 16 78


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Question 2 Labels for a selection of juices Controlled test


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Examiner comment

The controlled test piece has attempted to visualise the designs on the cartons and whilst this is a good

idea, the ability to successfully render these in perspective is the weakest aspect of the work (AO3).

The supporting studies including research studies and the exploration of ideas and design development are

of a highly proficient and an excellent standard (AO1, AO2).

Overall this reaches a level of proficiency.

Marks awarded:


15 16 13 14 14 72


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Examiner comment

This example meets all of the assessment objectives very evenly and to a competent level.

Both images and text have been researched, and there is evidence that these have been manipulated

as alternative ideas have been explored, evaluated and developed into well-balanced final designs which

demonstrate that the problem-solving exercise set by the question has been resolved successfully.

Marks awarded:


12 12 12 12 12 60


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Question 8 Vegetarian cafe design Controlled test


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Examiner comment

It is quite clear that the final design has been developed from first-hand studies of vegetables. AO1 and AO2

have not been met to the same standard as the other assessment objectives as there is a lack of evidence

of a range of research and exploration of alternative ideas including different typefaces.

However the final design integrates both text and image into a well-balanced composition. Unfortunately

the brief of working to a 3:1 format has been ignored, which would indicate a lack of evaluation and critical

thought.

Marks awarded:


8 8 12 11 11 50


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Examiner commentThe strengths of this example can be seen in the detailed studies of bottles and fruit, AO1, as well as a

range of media that has been applied in a controlled manner, AO4. The levels of exploration, personal

development and presentation in the final designs are less successful, although the overall level of

achievement is adequate.

Marks awarded:


9 7 8 9 7 40


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Marks awarded:


8 8 8 7 6 37

Examiner comment

Research, exploration and the ability to express ideas visually, AO1, AO2, AO3, are all of an adequate level.

Unfortunately, there is little evidence of the development of any original designs (the studies are all copies

of existing designs) and the final design has very little relationship to any of the supporting studies.


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Examiner comment

The strongest aspect of this submission is AO1 where adequate abilities in investigation and research from

a variety of sources can be seen.

Some attempt has been made to develop a design, and whilst the final design is shown from front and side

views, the quality of illustration is weak.

Marks awarded:


8 6 6 6 6 32


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Examiner comment

Some attempt has been made to research a number of toys through drawings AO1, and the arrangement of

several toys would suggest that this has been done from first-hand observation. There is little evidence of

exploration of alternative ideas or different repeat patterns. While the final design does repeat, the execution

in pencil crayon is weak. There is some evidence of evaluation or personal qualities, AO5.

Marks awarded:


6 5 6 5 6 28


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