2014 GCE ‘N’ and ‘O’ Level Art Examination Briefing

Mr Juraimy Abu Bakar (Subject Head – Art) Miss Cheryl Chua (‘N’ Level Subj. Sup.)

OUTLINE n  Syllabus Aims n  Art as an Academic Discipline n  Examination Requirements n  Assessment Criteria: CAs and SAs n  Assessment Objectives for Paper 1 n  Coursework Milestones n  Submission Standards n  Deadlines n  Rules and Regulations n  Challenges n  Support Arrangements

SYLLABUS AIMS

n  Nurture an informed awareness and appreciation of the visual arts

n  Enhance ability to identify and solve problems creatively in visual and tactile forms

n  Develop competency in the use of art and design principles, materials and processes

n  Cultivate an inquiring mind, a spirit of experimentation and a passion for the visual arts.

Art as an Academic Discipline

n  GCE O’ Level Counted as one of the subjects for LIR5 or L1R4 (L1R2B2)

n  GCE N’ Level Counted as one of the subjects for English+Maths+B3 < 19 points

GCE ‘O’ Level (6123) Paper Description Duration Weighting Requirement

Paper Coursework 8 months 60% Compulsory

Paper 2 OR

Paper 3

Drawing and Painting 3 hours

40% Choose one of the two

papers Study of Visual Arts 2 hours

GCE ‘N’ Level (6125) Paper Description Duration Weighting Requirement

Paper 1 Coursework 9 months 60% Compulsory

Paper 2 Drawing and Painting 3 hours 40% Compulsory

Examination Requirements

CHIJ KC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: Paper 1 + Paper 2

COURSEWORK / PAPER 1 (January till July)

Paper 1 + Paper 2 (July till Nov)

CA 1 SA 1 (MYE) CA 2 SA 2 (PRELIM.)

4N Gathering and Investigation of Information Exploration and Development of Ideas/Concepts

60% 40%

Aesthetic Qualities Control of Materials and Technical Processes Personal Response

40% 40% 20%

Aesthetic Qualities Personal Response

70% 30%

Paper 1 Paper 2

60% 40%

4E/5N

Gathering and Investigation of Information Exploration and Development of Ideas/Concepts

60% 40%

Aesthetic Qualities Control of Materials and Technical Processes Personal Response

30% 40% 30%

Aesthetic Qualities Personal Response

70% 30%

Paper 1 Paper 2

60% 40%

GCE ‘O’ Level 6123/01 Qns

n  frayed and torn

n  building site

n  hanging and trailing plants

n mending it

n  fancy dress

n  flowers for sale

Domains Expectations

20%

Gathering and Investigation of Information

1. utilise a variety of sources to gather information 2. produce evidence of research into a variety of aspects based on the chosen theme 3. make references to and integrate knowledge of artists/artworks with their own art making

20%

Exploration and Development of Ideas/ Concepts

1. explore, develop and evaluate ideas/concepts in the various stages 2. show a relevant and consistent inquiry in the development of ideas and intentions 3. explore a range of visual ideas by manipulating images, signs, symbols and materials 4. communicate personal ideas, beliefs and interpretations of issues/ themes/ concepts

20%

Aesthetic Qualities 1. illustrate an understanding of art and design principles 2. deploy art principles in the designing and making of artworks 3. make aesthetic judgments appropriate ot the chosen idea/media/form

20%

Selection and Control of Materials and Technical Processes

1. select and experiment with materials and technical processes 2. apply and manipulate techniques and materials in a thoughtful and disciplined manner.

20%

Personal Response

1. exhibit a personal engagement in the preparatory studies and an original input in the final artwork 2. demonstrate curiosity, exploration, critical thinking and reflection 3. make personal choices in developing ideas using material, symbols and synthesising these to make works

COURSEWORK OBJECTIVES for COURSEWORK (Paper 1)

COURSEWORK MILESTONES for GCE ‘O’ Level (6123/1)

Jan Feb March April May June July

Gathering and investigation (20%)

! !

June School Holidays

Extra S

tudio Sessions

Exploration and Development of Ideas/Concepts (20%)

! ! Aesthetic Qualities (20%) ! ! ! ! ! Selection & Control of Materials & Tech. Processes (20%)

! ! ! ! ! ! Personal Response (20%) ! ! !

Nov/ Dec

Jan Feb March April May June

Gathering and investigation (15%)

! ! !

June School Holidays

Exploration and Development of Ideas/Concepts (15%)

! ! Aesthetic Qualities (25%) ! ! ! ! Selection & Control of Materials & Tech. Processes (25%)

! ! ! ! ! ! Personal Response (20%)

! ! ! !

COURSEWORK MILESTONES for GCE ‘N’ Level (6125/1)

SUBMISSION STANDARDS

n  Submission requirement l  Sketches l  Mind-map l  Artist Statement l  Personally-taken photographs l  Digitally-printed images (as Artist Reference)

n  Weekly submission of sketches Students have 3 hours worth of Curriculum time l  ‘N’ Level: 3 sketches per week (1 sketch / hr) l  ‘O’ Level: 4 sketches per week (1.3 sketch / hr)

n  Quality of sketches: l  Relevant l  Well-recorded (well-rendered; aesthetically of good quality)

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

n  GCE N’ Level Coursework (Subject Code: 6125/1) ! 11th July 2014, Friday, 1600hrs ! 5th Aug 2014, Tuesday, 1800hrs

n  GCE O’ Level Coursework (Subject Code: 6123/1) ! 7th Aug 2014, Thursday, 1600hr ! 16th Sep 2014, Thursday, 1800hr

EXTRA STUDIO SESSIONS FEB n Term Time, ‘N’ Level & ‘O’ Level Candidates Remediation and technical coaching

MARCH HOLIDAYS n Term Time, ‘N’ Level, ‘O’ Level Candidates Supervised Studio Session n ‘N’ Level March Holidays 17th – 21st March 2014, Mon-Wed, Time and Date TBC

MAY n Term Time, ‘N’ Level, ‘O’ Level Candidates Supervised Studio Session

JUNE HOLIDAYS n ‘N’ Level ! 10-14 June 2014, Mon-Fri, Time TBC n ‘O’ Level à 2nd to 6th June & 23rd – 27th June, Mon-Fri, Time TBC

RULES & REGULATIONS

n  The role of Subject Supervisors

n  Completion of Coursework

n  Compliance with SEAB’s guidelines

n  Security and Integrity

n  Deadlines and submission

CHALLENGES

n  Keeping proper documentation

n  Adherence to Deadlines and Exam Protocol

n  Time and Task management

n  Meeting expected standard of skills

n  Attendance and coursework progress

SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS

n  Supplementary Compulsory Studio Sessions

n  Coaching and supervision provided for Task and Time Management

n  Resources Provided: Printed and Digital Resources

n  Coaching in specific art skills

n  Home-School Support

n  Art Materials: Canvas, wood, paints, acrylic…etc.

n  Digital Facilities: iMac or Windows PC (Lab 3)

Upcoming Events / Activities Feb n 24th to 28th Feb: CA Week

March n 14th March: CCA stand down (except competitors) n 15th March: MTPS and Careers Exhibition n 17th, 18th March: 4E GI to Chinatown/ Little India n 20th, 21st March: 4E EL Comprehension Workshop

April n 1st to 4th April: Level Retreat and EL Workshop

May n 2nd to 20th May: MYE n 31st May: Family Day

Upcoming Events / Activities June Holidays July n 16th to 18th July: BMW n 19th July: Fundraising Dinner n 31st May: Family Day

August n 1st Aug: Sports Day n 13th to 21st Aug: ‘N’ Level Prelim n 14th to 28th Aug: GCE ‘O’ EL Level Oral Examination

GCE ‘O’ Level (6123) Paper Description Duration Weighting Requirement

Paper Coursework 8 months 60% Compulsory

Paper 2 OR

Paper 3

Drawing and Painting 3 hours

40% Choose one of the two

papers Study of Visual Arts 2 hours

GCE ‘N’ Level (6125) Paper Description Duration Weighting Requirement

Paper 1 Coursework 9 months 60% Compulsory

Paper 2 Drawing and Painting 3 hours 40% Compulsory

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Past Year Works

n  Benchmarking

n  Characteristics of Grade A works

n  Pitfalls to avoid

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