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This exam paper will cover two items of your coursework:

1. A10: Artists Research

2. A12: DreamScape

As such, as well as being an important ‘practice’ prior to your imminent final exam (Which will be issued

in January), the work you create will be used as part of your coursework portfolio (Unit 1).

The Mock Exam Theme is....

. . .Dare we ‘dream’? This theme is l inked to the coursework project ‘SCAPE’.

Produce a body of work/evidence that demonstrates your ability as an artist to:

a. Research

b. Explore

c. Refine

d. Present

Original and meaningful outcome(s) in response to the set theme: DreamScape. Feel free to interpret

the word as you wish, for example:

● You may split the words into ‘Dream’ and/or ‘Scape’ to create work in response to each word

separately or as one.

● You may like the idea of depicting a landscape from another world or create a fantasy-like

environment.

● You may have had an actual dream that you wish to illustrate.

● You may like to illustrate a landscape as seen/viewed or imagined from a book, film or piece of

music.

● In short, there is no incorrect way to go about this theme, so long as you are able to justify and

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explain how your work/idea is linked.

CONTENTS:

Introduction:

AO1: DEVELOP

AO2: REFINE

AO3: RECORD

AO4: PRESENT

'Prep' & ‘Development’ Work/time:

Exam Piece/Outcome:

Resources:

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Introduction:

● The 'Theme' for this mock examination is: ‘DreamScape’

During this exam you will be expected to make a clear link/ connection to the set theme and

demonstrate a ‘range’ of ideas, experiments, explorations and ‘possible’ outcomes.

You will be introduced to the set theme in class by your teacher via a slide-show.

● It is important that you make/ take notes during this introduction and ask questions if you are

unsure about anything to gain clarity.

● The Slide-Show will help you understand the ‘structure’ and ‘process’ involved for your Mock

exam project, and will also inform you of ‘key’ dates/times that you should write clearly into your

planner.

The 'Mock' examination has two components that you need to prepare and plan for:

1. 'Prep' & ‘Development’ work - Sketchbooks/Journals

2. Final Outcome - Main outcome(s)

You will have 6 weeks to complete the 1st component, which should include evidence for assessment

objectives 1,2 and 3.

Your final ‘Mock’ exam will take place over 3 lessons (one full day), and will be conducted in strict

examination conditions.

Schedule:

● November- Examination paper is issued, and slide-show/ presentation will be given to all students

taking this exam.

● 3 Weeks (9 Lessons) - Prep/ Development time.

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● EXAM DAY - Exam/ final outcome. 5hrs to complete your exam piece/ final outcome.

Below is a suggested guide as to how you should spend your time throughout the exam project.

● NOTE: This is only a ‘guide’, you should aim to do more....... a lot more!!!

Whe n What How

L1 1. Read this exam guidance

paper carefully.

2. Begin planning and

preparing your sketchbook/

journal.

3. Research and explore

artists, photographers,

textile artists.

4. Present initial findings/

research and planning.

5. Source Images to inspire

you!

6. Present your work!

1. Read the exam paper fully. Discuss the theme with friends/

family/ teachers to gain ‘full’ ‘strong’ ideas in response to

the theme.

2. You may need a new sketchbook/ journal. Begin with a title-

page, then use a mind-map to illustrate your initial thoughts

ideas. Write about what you intend to do, and how you

intend to do it.

3. Research and explore work created by other artists.

4. Use the department website/ Mock site to access resources,

links and to gain further help/inspiration.

5. Try to find examples of work that 'inspire' you.

6. Present all of the work found inside your sketchbook/

journal. Include full comments and explanations for your

interest/ relevance to the theme.

● WHAT?

● WHY?

● HOW?

● WHERE?

L2-4 1. Work from your 'found'

resources/artists.

2. Experiment and develop

techniques/methods/styles.

3. Produce your own versions

1. ‘Copy/ emulate’ the work of your found artist in your

sketchbook/journal. Try producing copies that mimics/reflect

their work.

2. Identify techniques used by your artist and reproduce these

techniques using your own ideas/ work.

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

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of your chosen artists work.

4. Annotate/ comment and

explain all of your work.

artist.

4. Explain 'in detail' all of your work. Use 'reasons', and

‘critique’: What, How, Why, Where?

5. For all/any image and info make sure that you list/tag full

sources such as URL’s/ book titles.

L5-9 1. Produce sketches/ studies,

Photographs, Mixed-Media

items.

2. Create a series of 'prep/

practice outcomes for your

‘possible’ ideas.

3. Make a full version of your

intended exam piece.

4. Produce a 'Plan'.

1. Aim to have at least 2-3 possible final outcomes/ ideas for

your own work and illustrate these ideas by producing a

series of sketches/ photos/ sample textile items that help to

visualise your intentions for each. Include comments/

annotations to all of these.

2. Using full sketchbook/ journal pages make some initial

'prep' outcomes. Explore method, technique and media.

3. Working outside of your sketchbook/ journal, aim to make a

large version/scale of your intended work.

4. In your sketchbook/ journal, illustrate a plan for you to

follow during all 3 exam lessons. Explain: What you will do,

When you will do it, How you will do it.

EL1/2 1. Initial developments. 1. Produce an outline/line drawing of your intended work.

EL3/4 1. Develop further. 1. Develop your work by adding base colour to the

background, and build your work through layers of colour/

tone.

EL5/6 1. Final stretch. 1. Continue building layers of colour/ tone to maximise depth,

add details and effects.

2. Produce an 'Evaluation' page. Explain how you felt your

exam project went. What didn't work as intended, What you

would change, if anything and why.

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Assessment Objectives:

You should approach your Mock Examination like a 'Project'. As such your work will be assessed using

the four Assessment Objectives. 20 Marks are available for each AO.

● AO1: DEVELOP

your ideas through investigations and links to Artists/ Photographers. Demonstrate analysis and

cultural understanding.

● AO2: REFINE

your ideas/ work by experimenting and exploring media, materials and processes.

● AO3: RECORD

your ideas, observations and insights in ways that are relevant to your intentions.

● AO4: PRESENT

and create a personal, and meaningful response to the given theme. Demonstrating analytical

and critical understanding in ways that are relevant to your development studies/ work, and with

clear links/ connections to the work of others.

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

A total of 80 marks can be gained. Use the scale/ indicator on the next page for help in understanding

how marks will be awarded:

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'Prep' & ‘Development’ Work/time:

● You will be given 6 weeks of 'Prep' time. During this time you should ensure that fully prepared for

lessons (do not forget/lose your sketchbook/ journal or other resources).

● Try to dedicate some additional 'personal' time each week to discuss, plan and prepare your

project/work.

● Consider the first 3 assessment objectives as a 'task-list'. Creating work for each of these

assessment objectives will help your project develop, and give your final outcome (Exam Piece) a

much better/stronger chance of success.

● Make full use of the 'Art Clinic' every Thursday 3pm onwards. Re-arrange your other commitments

during this time so that you are able to attend.

● Begin your 'Prep' work with a title-page. Then produce a mind-map to illustrate your initial

thoughts/ ideas. Consider: Artists > Medium > Ideas > 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 the exam.

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Exam Piece/Outcome:

● You will have 300 mins/ 5 hours to complete your final outcome for the mock examination project.

● This will take place during one full day (TBA), so ensure attend and that you are prepared,

organised and punctual. If you have a ‘known’ absence, inform your teacher prior to the lesson.

● Examination conditions will be enforced during these lessons:

○ No talking/ communication.

○ No Mobile phones or other handheld devices such as MP3 players.

○ An exam invigilator will be present to enforce conditions.

● Ensure that you have a clear plan to follow for each lesson of the exam. Write this plan into your

sketchbook/ journal during your 'prep' work/ time.

● Ensure that you have all resources/ materials needed for/during the exam lessons. For example

you may need to purchase/order a canvas.

● Allow time at the end of each lesson to clear-up. If you finish your work before the end of the

lesson double-check that you have completed all of your work (sketchbook prep/ initial outcome/

evaluation etc). You must sit in silence until you are dismissed. When dismissed, you are to leave

the room immediately.

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Resources:

● This exam guidance paper!

● Your sketchbook/ journal. DO NOT LOSE IT!

● Canvases - A small (A3/2) for your 'prep' outcomes, and ideally a larger one (A1/2) for your final

piece.

● Visual Arts website: http://britartl2.yolasite.com/a12-mock.php

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

person.

GOOD LUCK!

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Do you have a smart phone?

If so you can use the camera on your phone to access online resources to help you with this assignment. This

will allow you to work on your exam theme wherever and whenever you need, via your phone/ device.

All you need is a QR code reader app, point your phone web browser to one of readers 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 the code below, and you will be redirected to the Visual Arts Learning site: