Urmston Grammar School Department of Art & Design

GCSE ART & DESIGN EXTERNALLY SET TASK

KS4 YEAR 11 UNIT 4 GCSE ART & DESIGN

LESSON

Topic/task

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
For all tasks, make sure you prepare the pages to reflect the information, research, photos you are presenting.
Use high quality colour images.
Be creative with how you present!
Add thematic titles and annotation if that helps you explain and develop your ideas.
A LOOK book with photography you have taken will gain you additional marks.
Chosen Question & Number & Notes;

Week 1

Week 2-3

Week 4-5

Hand out Paper, discuss.

PowerPoint Presentation and handout
Hand out sketchbook (4)
Create classwork sheet for AO3 (Record). Prepare some backgrounds in sketchbook.

LEAVE A PAGE FOR THE TITLE PAGE.

HWK: Spider diagram/word shower/first responses to the theme from chosen question
Prepare an interesting background that generally reflects your question
Thematic Collage your first visual response to the question. (1-2 Double pages)
Research all artists and select the one you like the most.
AO3 (Recording):
Draw on 6 boxes (1 drawing to be completed per week)
Black & White/ colour media

HWK: 5-10 photographs close up relating to your theme printed on photograph paper. Some will be presented on your recording s
AO3 (Recording):
Draw on 6 boxes (1 drawing to be completed per week) Black & White/ colour media
HWK: Extension of image drawing in sketchbook (1 double).

Week 6
PROGRES
S
WEEK

AO3 (Recording):
Draw on 6 boxes (1 drawing to be completed per week)
Black & White/ colour media

HWK:
AO1 (Develop):
1. Independent artist research, subject or technique reference. Again, attempt the artists technique.
Select an artist model whose work relates to your subject matter and inspires you. Research this artist. Complete several
including composition studies, imitations and pastiches of their artwork, using a range of mediums. Fill spaces around the illustr
their technique/s (mark-making methods); use of media / materials; style; composition (i.e. the relationship between the visual elem
and space. Discuss how these elements form visual devices that draw attention, emphasise, balance, link or direct the viewe
notes about the ideas, moods and subjects explored within the drawings and how all of the above relates to your topic or theme.
that you have researched your artist (using proper terminology) and should also contain your own thoughts and responses. Unde
if you are just regurgitating information from a textbook. Learn from this artist and establish how this artist is relevant / useful for yo
2. Do a title page at the front of your book.

FEBRUARY HALF TERM - 13th February 2016

Arrange a VISIT to visit a location relevant to your question or a Gallery to see the work from a relevant artist.

Mrs L.
Nanvazad
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Urmston Grammar School Department of Art & Design

GCSE ART & DESIGN EXTERNALLY SET TASK
KS4 YEAR 11 UNIT 4 GCSE ART & DESIGN
Week 7-8
AO1 (Develop), AO2 (Refine), AO3 (Record)
A2 Sheet Further RESEARCH, RECORDING, MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES
Prepare background of sheet (neutral colours)
Black & White /colour media drawing
HWK:
Collect Drawings and Photographs from your visit and present as a minimum of (1-2 Double pages )
Create an inspiration sheet on word of small colour images for your sheet A4
Week 9-10

AO1 (Develop),
2ND Independent artist research, subject or technique reference. Again, attempt the artists technique.
Add colour images to sheet where appropriate.
HWK:
3rd Independent artist research, subject or technique reference. Again attempt the artists technique.

Week 11
Continue to build up your sheet adding samples, sketches, annotations etc

Easter Holidays 25th March 2016

1. Use this time to conclude any incomplete work and to enhance pages to your highest standard
2. Make sure you have included practice studies for your Exam piece.
3. It is important that you ANNOTATE your work in an appropriate style to give an insight into your ideas and thoughts about your work throughout th
4. Make a start on the work below PLAN, PLAN, PLAN !!!!
PLAN, PLAN, PLAN!!
Week 13:
25-26
Week 14:
27-28
Week 15:
29-30

Complete 10 15 drawings and paintings that show a smooth transition from your original artworks to images that are influenced

Do not leap in and copy everything the artist does. It may be, for example, that you simply copy the way a particular artist uses foreground, m
in which they apply paint onto a scratched, irregular surface. The purpose of this exercise is to learn particular techniques or compositional s
entirety. The result should be a series of paintings which show gradual changes and exploration. After each one you should have a discussio
can do next to help convey your ideas more successfully.

When you have learned all that you need to from the first artist, select another artist and repeat the process. Once you have learned from
is that by the time you get to your final piece, your work is a beautiful combination of your own ideas and the influence of several others. You
a beautiful mixture of wisdom gained from a multitude of sources. It can be good practice to choose a range of artist models ie. national / in
etcbut this is not always necessary. The best outcomes occur when students choose artists whose work really moves them. It can be typic
artist models.

EXAM DATES CHECK NOW !!!!!!!!:

29th APRIL 2016 5 HOURS
3rd MAY 2016 5 HOURS

GCSE UNIT 1 & 2 DEADLINE 9TH MAY

Mrs L.
Nanvazad
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Urmston Grammar School Department of Art & Design

GCSE ART & DESIGN EXTERNALLY SET TASK
KS4 YEAR 11 UNIT 4 GCSE ART & DESIGN

Mrs L.
Nanvazad
eh