A guide to completing your exam with success GCSE Art A guide to completing your exam with success

There are 4 assessment objectives Each one must be covered to successfully pass this exam They will be assessed throughout your prep work (holistically) and will also include your final outcome You will have 6 weeks to research your chosen question

GCSE Assessment Objectives AO1 record observations, experiences and ideas that are appropriate to intentions AO2 analyse and evaluate images, objects and artefacts showing understanding of context AO3 develop and explore ideas using media, processes and resources, reviewing, modifying and refining work as it progresses A04 present a personal response, realising intentions, and making informed connections with the work of others

Choose your title and produce a brainstorm of ideas

Produce at least 3 collaged pages of images

Presentation Skills Think about your background, add colour, texture and decoration that is RELEVANT to your theme.

Concentrate on drawing precisely and by adding a full range of tones Record Observations This can be done by taking photographs, presenting them in your sketchbook and drawing from them You must also draw from objects that have been placed in front of you Concentrate on drawing precisely and by adding a full range of tones

Research at least 3 artists and produce copies of their work

Display the artists work alongside your own

Collecting pictures will give you ideas

Start to develop your ideas

This student experimented with Photoshop

Your final ideas will then begin to take shape

Design ideas 2 and 3 with alternate backgrounds

Final design for exam

and finally………………………… Aim to complete at least 1 sketchbook page per night Time your final outcome to ensure that you will have sufficient time in the exam Ensure that you and your teacher are aware of any special requirements that you may need before the exam Good luck and happy planning!