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 The GCSE, IGCSE and A Level Art exam paper contain topics which must be used to stimulate ideas for a portfolio of artwork. For some students, a set starting point makes life easier; for others, it throws up a mental block: a paralysing fear that they will not be able to produce anything original, [...]  This A2 Coursework project was completed by Dave Watson, while studying AQA A Level Fine Art at Hereford Sixth Form College, United Kingdom. Dave achieved a final A Level Art result of 91% (A*). Portraiture is a common subject amongst A Level Art students; it is therefore essential that this topic is approached with [...]  These last few weeks I have been fortunate enough to write about three amazing A Level Art portfolios. This is the second of the three: a comprehensive and well-executed A2 Painting project (AQA A Level Fine Art) awarded 100%. It was completed by Claire Lynn, while she was a student at Carmel Sixth Form Catholic [...]  I have seen a lot of amazing A Level artwork over the years (in my role as a teacher, curriculum co-ordinator and, now, writer of this blog), but it has been a long time since I have encountered a project as inspirational as this. Dark Matter is a mixed-media installation using charcoal, ink [...]  Sometimes even highly able Painting students feel stuck in a rut. If your IGCSE or A Level Art Coursework project feels stagnant, repetitive, or downright boring, you may benefit from increased experimentation with media, techniques and processes. While it is important to remember that art-making mediums should be used in a way that supports your ideas, [...] ![[Un] healthy eating art](http://www.amiria.co.nz/artist/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/healthy-eating-art-150x111.jpg "healthy-eating-art") This outstanding A Level Art project (A2 Painting Coursework, CIE 9704) was completed by Nikau Hindin in 2009, while studying at ACG Parnell College, Auckland, New Zealand. Nikau achieved a final A Level Art result of 98%. An example of an A Level Art sketchbook page: the top image is a photocopy of a Janet Fish [...]  I constantly trawl the internet looking for great high school art teacher blogs, websites or resources for IGCSE / A Level Art students. The majority of websites on this topic, however, contain unappealing artwork or have an emphasis on the pedagogy of art education, rather than upon practical advice for students and art teachers. High school [...]  This beautiful art exam board (Painting & Related Media) is made up of the three x A1 sheets of supporting work (a maximum of four is permissible). This outstanding AS Art exam (controlled test) gained 98% in 2008. It was completed by Nikau Hindin, who achieved 100% in her accompanying AS Coursework Project, giving her an [...]  Students who are sitting A Level Photography (AS or A2 level) often search the net looking for ideas and inspiration. This blog post contains a gallery of creative techniques that A Level Photography students may wish to use within their work. It showcases A Level Photography examples and artist models. Ideas relate specifically to photographic technique, [...]  I frequently get asked to suggest good artist models for Painting students. There are thousands of inspirational historical and contemporary artists that students can learn from, and it is impossible for me to list them all within one blog post, however this is a collection of some of my favourite artist models. This list [...]  I have recently had a number of queries from Art teachers who are new to teaching A-Level courses, asking which books I would recommend for use with Art students. I have begun to compile a list below of books that I have personally used and which have been invaluable classroom resources. This list will [...]  I am an artist and experienced Art Teacher. As you have no doubt realised, this blog is focused on helping IGCSE, GCSE and A-Level Art students to gain excellent grades. The blog contains ideas, tips and guidance from a teacher’s perspective. While this is helpful, there is an additional benefit to hearing directly from [...]  This aim of this blog post is to help students produce a stunning, high quality A-Level Art sketchbook. It is targeted at A2 Art & Design students of any discipline (Painting, Graphic Design, Photography, Textiles etc) but is also likely to be of assistance to NCEA, IGCSE or GCSE Art students. [...]  This vibrant AS Painting Coursework project was completed by the multi-talented Sarah Loh in 2003, while studying A-Level Art & Design (CIE 9704) at ACG Strathallan College, Auckland, New Zealand. Sarah gained an overall grade of 93%. Four x A1 sheets of supporting work for Sarah's AS Art and Design Coursework project This is a concise blog post, aimed at helping art students generate ‘cool’ art ideas. What follows is a list of possible art project ideas that might be suitable for those studying GCSE, IGCSE or A-Level Art. The ideas have been collated from students, teachers, artists, examination papers and, recently, from those kind enough [...] |         | ||
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