GCSE Visual Arts Mock Examination paper 2010

Students studying GCSE Art & Design/ Digital Photography will all work on the same examination theme/ paper:

The Theme....

'Response to Portraiture'

...Make a personal response to the theme of 'Portraiture'. This could be a traditional, contemporary or abstract response.

CONTENTS:

• Introduction• Schedule• Assessment Objectives• 'Prep' Work• Exam Piece• Resources

IntroductionThe 'Theme' for this mock examination is: Response to Portraiture

During this exam you will be expected to make a clear link/ connection to the set theme and demonstrate a range ideas, experiments 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.

The 'Mock' examination has two components:

1. 'Prep'/ Development work2. Final Outcome

You will have 3 weeks to complete the 1st component, which should include evidence for assessment objective 1,2 and 3.

Your final exam will take place over 3 lessons, and will be conducted in strict examination conditions.

Schedule• 15th November - Examination paper is issued, and slide-show/

presentation will be given to all students.

• 15th Nov - 5th Dec - Prep/ Development time

• 6th Dec - 17th Dec - 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...When What How

Wk1

1. Read this exam guidance paper carefully.

2. Begin planning and preparing your sketchbook/ journal.

3. Research and explore.

4. Present initial findings/ research and planning.

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

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.

3. Research and explore work created by other artists. Use the department website/ Mock page to access resources, links and help. Try to find examples of work that 'inspire' you.

4. Present all of the work found inside your sketchbook. Include full comments and explanations for your interest/ relevance to the theme.

Wk2

1. Work from your 'found' artists/ photographers.

2. Experiment and develop technique.

3. Produce your own versions.

4. Annotate/ comment and explain.

1. Copy the work of your found artist/ photographer in your sketchbook. Try producing copies that mimics their work.

2. Identify techniques used by your artist/ photographer, and re-produce these techniques using your own ideas/ work.

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

4. Explain 'in detail' all of your work. Use 'reasons', and critique: What, How, Why?

Wk3 1. Produce sketches/ studies.

2. Create a series of 'prep/ practice outcomes.

3. Make a full version of your

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 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,

intended exam piece.

4. Produce a 'Plan'.

technique and media. (Photographers - ensure you produce 'Contact-Sheets' for all ideas).

3. Working outside of your sketchbook/ journal, aim to make a large version of your intended final outcome. Art students consider working on large paper or a medium canvas. Photography students consider 'mounting' your intended work on black mounting card (allow enough time for printing!)).

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.

Exam1

1. Initial developments.

1. Art students: Produce an outline of your intended work. Photography students take your initial set of shots.

Exam2 1. Develop further.

1. Art students: Develop your work by adding base colour to the background, and layers of colour/ tone. Photography students: Make contact sheets from your initial shots, and analyse your work/ shots. Select ONE of your images to use for your final piece and send TWO (A4) copies for printing.

Exam3 1. Final stretch.

1. Art students: Continue building layers of colour/ tone to maximise depth, add details and effects. Photography students: Present ONE of your final prints in your journal, and mount the 2nd on mounting card.

2. All students 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.

Assessment ObjectivesYou should approach your Mock Examination like a 'Project'. As such your work will be assessed using the four Assessment Objectives:

• 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 me marked out of 20.

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

'Prep' Work• You will be given 3 weeks of 'Prep' time. During this time you should

ensure that fully prepared for lessons (do not forget your sketchbook/ journal or other resources).

• Try to dedicate some 'personal' time each week. For example 30 mins each evening, or 2-3 hours per week will help your final grade prospects enormously.

• The first 3 assessment objectives should be used 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 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 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 > 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.

Exam Piece• You will have 300 mins/ 5 hours to complete your final outcome for the

mock examination project.

• This will take place in normal lessons, so ensure that attend every lesson, and that you are prepared, organised and punctual.

• Examination conditions will be enforced during these lessons:• No talking/ communication. (Photography students BRING IN

headphones).• No Mobile phones.

• 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 during the exam lessons. For example you may need to purchase a canvas (Art), or you may need access to the school network/ VLE (Photography).

• Allow time at the end of each lesson to clear-up. If you finish your work before the end of the lesson. You must sit in silence until you are dismissed. When dismissed, you are to leave the room immediately.

Resources

• This exam guidance paper

• Perhaps a new sketchbook/ journal (in theory you should FILL a sketchbook/ journal during this exam project). These can be bought for £5.00ea from the department, if needed.

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

• Visual Arts website: https://sites.google.com/site/twaartdept/home/britart/art/mockexam

• 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 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(s) below, and you will be redirected to the required resource, directly on your phone.

AFL: Assessment for Learning.

• Learn about the assessment objectives.• Understand what you need to do, to gain marks

for each.

eGallery:

• Take a look at some examples of work for this assignment.

• Get inspiration from artwork & photographs relevant to this exam.

YouTube:

• Go to the Visual Arts 'MOCK Exam' YouTube channel and watch some amazing drawing tutorials.

BritArt Calendar:

• Keep up to date, and stay organised.

Colour Prints:

• Request Colour print outs here.

Weblinks:

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

Visual Arts FB page:

• Discuss exam ideas with each other

Twitter:

• Follow us on twitter and keep up to date with news and events.

Last word...... GOOD LUCK! • If you 'PLAN' you can 'CREATE'.• If you 'MANAGE' your time, your work will succeed.• If you 'PREPARE' you won't get stressed.• If you 'BELIEVE' your confidence will grow.• If you can 'READ' this, you can win!