AS Level Visual Arts Unit2 Exam2011, guidance paper.

NAME:________________________CLASS:____________DATE:______

Students studying AS Level Art & Design/ Digital Photography will allfollow the same examination paper:

CONTENTS:

1. Introduction .................................................................................. 32. Schedule ........................................................................................ 43. Assessment Objectives .................................................................. 94. 'Prep' Work .................................................................................. 115. Exam Piece .................................................................................. 126. Resources .................................................................................... 137. Do you have a smart phone?........................................................ 14

Introduction

The exam paper contains a list of 5 questions: Choose ONE

During this exam you will be expected to make a clear link/ connection toyour chosen question/ starting point and demonstrate a range of ideas,experiments/ exploration and possible outcomes.

You will be introduced to the 5 questions/ starting points in class by yourteacher via a slide-show. It is important that you make/ take notes duringthis introduction and ask questions if you are unsure about anything.

The examination has two components:

1. 'Prep'/ Development work (6 weeks)2. Final Outcome (5hrs/ 1 full day)

You will have 6 weeks to complete the 1st component, which shouldinclude evidence for assessment objectives 1,2 and 3.

Your final exam/ outcome will take place over 1 full day (5hrs), and willbe conducted in strict examination conditions. You should includeevidence for assessment objective 4, before and during your finaloutcome.

Schedule

Exam 'Prep' & Development: Wed 19th Jan > Tues 8th March 2011

Exam Day: Wed 9th March 2011

Below is a suggested guide as to how you should spend your timethroughout the exam project. NOTE: This is only a guide, you should aimto do more...

Try to follow the guide weekly, and tick the boxes (right column), as andwhen you have completed each suggested action.

When What How CheckList

Wk 1

1. Receive theexaminationpaper fromyour teacher.

2. Observe theslide-show togaininspiration/ideas for yourown work/project.

3. Read thisexam guidancepapercarefully.

4. Begin planningand preparingyoursketchbook/journal.

5. Visit the Exampages on theVisual Artssite.

1. Collect your examinationpaper in class from yourteacher. Write your name andclass along the top of thepaper. Keep this paper safe(inside your sketchbook/journal).

2. Observe the slide-show inyour class taking notes andgain/ gather inspiration andideas for your own work/project.

3. Read the exam paper fully.Discuss the theme withfriends/ family/ teachers.

4. You may need a newsketchbook/ journal. Beginwith a title-page, then use amind-map to illustrate yourinitial thoughts ideas. Writeabout what you intend to do.

5. Go to the Visual Arts site anduse the resources available tofully understand what youneed to/ could do throughoutyour exam project.

𑂺 Got Paper

𑂺 Seen Slide-Show

𑂺 Made notes

𑂺 Read Paper

𑂺 Discussedtheme

𑂺 Newjournal/ sketchbook

𑂺 Title-Page

𑂺 Mind-Map

𑂺 Visited Site

Wk 2

1. Research andexplore.

2. Present initialfindings/research andplanning.

3. Work fromyour 'found'artists/photographers.

4. Experimentand developtechnique.

1. Research and explore workcreated by other artists/photographers. Use the Unit2/ AO1 Artists to accessresources, links and help. Tryto find examples of work that'inspire' you.

2. Also perform your ownsearches using a variety ofmethods: Books/ Library,Internet, visit an exhibiton/gallery.

3. Present all of the work foundinside your sketchbook/journal. Include fullcomments and explanationsfor your interest/ relevance tothe theme.

4. Save/ download and Print outcopies of Artists/photographers work.

𑂺 Visited Site

𑂺 Performedown search

𑂺 Printedexamples

𑂺 Visited Site

Wk 3

1. Present your'found' artists/photographers.

2. Experimentand developtechnique.

3. Produce yourown versions.

4. Annotate/comment andexplain.

5. Producesketches/studies.

6. Create a seriesof 'prep/practiceoutcomes.

1. Aim to create at least 1/2pages per artist/photographer. Include facts/opinion and thoughts andalso ensure you includereferences to where youobtained the info/ pictures,such as book titles/ authorsand/or URL's/ web addresses.

2. Copy/ emulate the work ofyour found artist/photographer in yoursketchbook/ journal. Tryproducing copies that mimicstheir work (at least 2/3pages).

3. Identify techniques used byyour artist/ photographer,and re-produce thesetechniques using your ownideas/ work.

4. Create your own versions(2-3) of work 'in the style of'your artist/ photographer.

𑂺 Artist Pages

𑂺 Facts/opinion of the artist/photographer

𑂺 Reference ofsources

𑂺 Copies ofwork

𑂺 Identifiedmethod/ technique

𑂺 Annotations/comments to explain work

𑂺 OwnVersions

𑂺 Explanationsof work

𑂺 Possibleoutcomes/ ideas

𑂺 Larger 'Prep'outcomes

𑂺 Visited Site

5. Explain 'in detail' all of yourwork. Use 'reasons', andcritique: What, How, Why?

6. Aim to have at least 2-3possible final outcomes/ ideasfor your own work andillustrate these ideas byproducing a series ofsketches that help tovisualise your intentions foreach. Include comments/annotations to all of these.

7. Using full sketchbook/ journalpages make some initial'prep' outcomes. Exploremethod, technique andmedia. (Photographers -ensure you produce'Contact-Sheets' for allideas).

Wk 4

1. Make largerversions ofyour intendedexam piece.

2. Illustratemethod/technique.

1. Working outside of yoursketchbook/ journal, aim tomake a large version of your'Prep' work/ ideas.

◦ Art students considerworking on large paperor a medium canvas.

◦ Photography studentsconsider 'mounting'your intended work onblack mounting card(allow enough time forprinting!)).

• In your sketchbook/ journal,illustrate the method/ techniquethat you intend to use for yourwork.

• Art students create 2-3pages of 'sample' studiesusing a variety of medium.

• Photography studentscreate 2-3 pages thatillustrates and explainscamera settings used/explored and use screen-shots to illustrate use ofsoftware.

𑂺 Larger 'Prep'outcomes

𑂺 Illustratedmethods/ technique

𑂺 Exam Plan

• In your sketchbook/ journal,illustrate a plan for you to followduring the exam(s).

• Explain: What you will do, Whenyou will do it, How you will do it.

• Art students produce anoutline of your intendedwork.

• Photography students takeyour initial set of shots.

Wk 5

1. Initialdevelopments.

2. Large 'Prep'work

1. In your sketchbook/ journal,aim to make large versions ofyour intended final outcome.Explore a range of styles/colours.

◦ Art students considerusing full and/ordouble pages.Replicate your workshowing a range ofcolour/ style options

◦ Photography studentsconsider demonstratinga range of camerasettings and filters/effect used, alsoensure you 'mount'your intended work onblack mounting card.

• Begin work on large 'Prep' work.• Art students - using large

paper or medium sizedcanvas, try to create a mini(practise) version of what youintend to create during yourfinal exam.

• Photography students, takea set of (practise) shots, andcreate/ present a contactsheet that includesannotation.

𑂺 Sketchbook/Journal intentions

𑂺 Largeintentions

Wk 6

1. Complete any/all unfinisheddevelopmentwork.

1. Re-visit all sketchbook/journal pages and check thatyou have included:

1. Titles/ dates

𑂺 Re-visitdevelopment work

𑂺 Complete all'Prep' work

2. Prepare for theexam(s)

2. Comments/annotations

3. An explanation of yourideas

4. A range of possibleoutcomes

2. Complete all/ any large 'Prep'work.

3. Complete your exam plan byincluding a short writtenexplanation of yourintentions.

4. Obtain required materials foryour exam - DO NOT leaveanything to chance

◦ Art students considerobtaining a large canvas

◦ Photography studentsbe sure you have madearrangements for any'props' needed, andobtained permissions forshooting/ studio space.

𑂺 Exam plan

𑂺 ExamPreparations

Assessment Objectives

You should approach your Examination like a 'Project'. As suchyour work will be assessed using the four AssessmentObjectives:

• AO1: DEVELOP your ideas through investigations and links toArtists/ Photographers. Demonstrate analysis and culturalunderstanding.

• AO2: EXPLORE your ideas/ work by experimenting andexploring media, materials and processes.

• AO3: RECORD your ideas, observations and insights in waysthat are relevant to your intentions.

• AO4: PRESENT and create a personal, and meaningful responseto the given theme. Demonstrating analytical and criticalunderstanding in ways that are relevant to your developmentstudies/ work, and with clear links/ connections to the work ofothers.

For each of the assessment objectives your work will me marked out of 20.

A total of 80 marks can be gained. Use the scale/ indicator below for helpin understanding how marks will be awarded:

'Prep' Work

• You will be given 6 weeks of 'Prep' time. During this time youshould ensure that you are fully prepared for lessons (do notforget your sketchbook/ journal or other resources).

• Try to dedicate some 'personal' time each week. For example 30mins each evening, or 2-3 hours per week will help your final gradeprospects enormously. (Come to Art Clinic)

• The first 3 assessment objectives should be used as a 'task-list'.Creating work for each of these assessment objectives will helpyour project develop, and give your final outcome (Exam Piece) amuch better chance of success.

• Make full use of the 'Art Clinic' every Wednesday 3pm onwards. Re-arrange your other commitments during this time so that you areable to attend.

• Begin your 'Prep' work with a title-page. Then produce a mind-mapto illustrate your initial thoughts/ ideas. Consider: Artists/Photographers > Medium > Outcome(s).

• After a completing a series (2-3) of possible outcomes(experimenting with colour, composition, scale, layout and media),produce one large version of what you intend to create during theexam.

Exam Piece

• You will have 5 hours to complete your final outcome for the mockexamination project.

• This will take place over one days, so ensure that attend all day,and that you are prepared, organised and punctual.

• Examination conditions will be in place:◦ No talking/ communication. (Photography students

BRING IN headphones).◦ No Mobile phones.◦ SILENCE inside the exam rooms.◦ No assistance can be provided by the exam invigilator/

teacher, however if you require physical assistance raiseyour hand and wait.

• Ensure that you have a clear plan to follow for the exam. Write thisplan into your sketchbook/ journal during your 'prep' work/ time.

• Ensure that you have all resources/ materials needed during theexam. For example you may need to purchase a canvas (Art), oryou may need access to the school network/ VLE (Photography).

• Allow time at the end of the day to clear-up. If you finish your workbefore the end of the exam. You must sit in silence until you aredismissed. When dismissed, you are to leave the roomimmediately.

• Break and lunch times will take place at the same time(s) asnormal, however, DO NOT return to the exam room late, as thiswill cause disturbance to other students, and could jeopardise yourown exam.

Resources

• This exam guidance paper

• Perhaps a new sketchbook/ journal (in theory you should FILL asketchbook/ journal during this exam project). These can bebought for £5.00ea from the department, if needed, or obtain yourown from any good high street store.

• Art Students: Canvas's - A medium (A3/2) for your 'prep'outcomes, and ideally a larger one (A1/2) or larger for your finalpiece.

• Visual Arts website: https://sites.google.com/site/twaartdept/a3

• Also, look out for exhibitions, which you feel may be relevant and/or go and visit a gallery in person.

Do you have a smart phone?If so you can use the camera on your phone to access online resources to help youwith this assignment. This will allow you to work on your exam theme wherever andwhenever you need, via your phone/ device.

All you need is a QR code reader app, point your phone web browser to one ofreaders below:

• http://reader.kaywa.com• http://get.beetagg.com• http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/download.asp• http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/nokia-n80/phone-software/smartphone• For iPhone users. Go to iTunes and search for: QR Code reader

Once you have a reader/ app on your smart phone. Simply take a quick snap of thecode(s) below, and you will be redirected to the required resource, directly on yourphone.

AFL: Assessment for Learning.• Learn about the assessment criteria.• Understand what you need to do, to gain

marks for each.

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eGallery:• Take a look at some examples of work for

this assignment.• Get inspiration from artwork & photographs

relevant to this exam.

http://bit.ly/gpCwXx

YouTube:• Go to the Visual Arts 'Exam' YouTube

channel and watch some amazing drawingtutorials.

• See and hear art critics discuss relevantwork. http://bit.ly/hatCi8

BritArt Calendar:• Keep up to date, and stay organised.

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Colour Prints:• Request Colour print outs here.

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Weblinks:• A set of useful weblinks• Online galleries and other resources

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Visual Arts FB page:• Discuss exam ideas with each other

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Twitter:• Follow us on twitter and keep up to date with

news and events.

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