AO2 Explore: Pen drawing (Art & Design Igcse 0400)

Dear all,

Today, I am sharing a technique you can explore in your preparatory work. As you are required to explore appropriate media and techniques (as mentioned in AO2 Explore), pen drawing is an approach that you can experiment with for one (or two) of your subject matters.

Don’t limit yourself to only black pens. You can suggest or demonstrate the use of various pen colors to your students, as long as they align with your visual intention for the work.

Conduct research on the various lines you can experiment with in pen drawing. There are different types of pens, such as ballpoint pens, gel pens, and fountain pens. 

Try out different strokes, shading techniques, line thicknesses, and fine lines that you can produce when using pens as your tools. 

Emphasise some of the Elements of Art, such as Line, Texture, and Value, in your work. Annotate your experiments and explorations using pens as part of the technique applied to your work. 

Continue developing ideas using pens; if pen exploration is one of your favourites, consider applying these techniques to some parts of your final piece.

Below, I share some student work using pens. I have blurred other areas so that you can focus on the pen techniques in the preparatory work.

I hope this sharing helps. Have a great day ahead!

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If you have any inquiries or discussions about Art & Design IGCSE 0400, kindly email me at missfeeda@artandfeeda.net.

Please note that commenting on my previous posts might only sometimes catch my attention, as I've experienced issues with notification settings. Regrettably, I haven't received any notifications from past comments. To ensure a prompt response to your concerns, I encourage you to use email communication.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

IF YOU WANT TO USE MY STUDENTS' VISUAL SAMPLE FROM THIS BLOG OR GUIDELINE I SHARE HERE, PLEASE DO CREDIT THIS BLOG. 

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Recording Primary Resources: A Guide for Art Educators

Recording Primary Resources: A Guide for Art Educators

Primary resources play an important role in a student's research and development in the early stages of their artistic journey. Encouraging students to collect, visit, or observe subjects firsthand is essential. They can document their findings through drawing, photography, or note-taking. Bring objects you or your students have gathered into the art room whenever possible.

The attached photos illustrate how I train my Year 8 students to gather primary resources (subject matter pictures) as they enter my classroom. This hands-on approach helps them develop a keen eye for detail and a deeper understanding of their subjects.

In addition to Year 8, I teach Year 9 to Year 11 students. I consistently emphasize the importance of taking their own photos and referring to primary resources, especially from Year 8 to Year 9. This practice ensures they gain valuable experience capturing high-quality images for their references. This training will prepare them to pursue Art & Design IGCSE in Year 10 and beyond.

To excel in photographic art, students should be familiar with the seven basic elements: line, shape, form, texture, colour, size, and depth. As a photographic artist, understanding and applying these elements can significantly enhance the composition and convey the intended meaning of your photograph.

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I am deeply committed to 21st-century learning, particularly the 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication. I believe this photoshoot session will encourage students to work together to achieve excellent photo outcomes. While each student will use their own photo for reference, gathering objects, models, or items inherently applies the 4Cs to their learning experiences.

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I hope this sharing helps you in planning and guiding your students towards meeting IGCSE requirements.

Wishing you a great day ahead!

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If you have any inquiries or discussions about Art & Design IGCSE 0400, kindly email me at missfeeda@artandfeeda.net.

Please note that commenting on my previous posts might only sometimes catch my attention, as I've experienced issues with notification settings. Regrettably, I haven't received any notifications from past comments. To ensure a prompt response to your concerns, I encourage you to use email communication.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Component 2 ESA Online workshop is back! Art & Design Igcse 0400 June 2025 candidates!

 

Calling all the art students and art teachers to join my online workshop on Component 2 (ESA) Art & Design Igcse 0400 for June 2025 exam papers!

If you are looking for more ideas for each question, this workshop is for you!

4th January, Saturday 2025

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A collection of mock exams and Igcse pieces - Art & Design 0400

Dear all,

There has been a request to view the work of my former student, Yiruth. Her work was originally created for a mock exam. I have decided to share all of her work here, from her Year 10 mock exams to her actual IGCSE pieces. Please note that some of this work has been shared in previous posts from years ago.

Yiruth consistently achieved excellent grades in Art. In fact, for her actual Art & Design IGCSE 0400 (2016-old syllabus), she scored an impressive 94% A*. I have always been very proud of her.

Although her work here is from the old syllabus, I hope it remains helpful. You can observe some excellent techniques, layout presentations, media exploration, and ideas that might inspire your own work.

I hope this sharing helps you in some way.

Thank you and have a lovely day ahead. 🌟

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Thank you for visiting my blog.

If you have any inquiries or discussions about Art & Design IGCSE 0400, kindly email me at missfeeda@artandfeeda.net.

Please note that commenting on my previous posts might only sometimes catch my attention, as I've experienced issues with notification settings. Regrettably, I haven't received any notifications from past comments. To ensure a prompt response to your concerns, I encourage you to use email communication.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

IF YOU WANT TO USE MY STUDENTS' VISUAL SAMPLE FROM THIS BLOG OR GUIDELINE I SHARE HERE, PLEASE DO CREDIT THIS BLOG. 

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Ms Feeda Impacts Hundreds While Being a Mentor, Educator, Mother and Student Published by Afterschool.my

Dear all,

Recently, a former student interviewed me for an article for Afterschool on my website. 

If you want to read more about my background, you can read this article and click below. 

Wishing you a great day ahead.

Ms Feeda on Afterschool.my

Ms Feeda on Afterschool.my

Ms Feeda on Afterschool.my

Prep 3 layout compilation: Art & Design Igcse syllabus 0400

Dear all,

I am sharing a selection of work by my former students. These pieces are from their Prep 3, Component 1 Coursework. My hope is that sharing these examples will inspire you to refine your layout planning and spark new ideas.

Warm regards,

Ms Feeda.

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If you have any inquiries or discussions about Art & Design IGCSE 0400, kindly email me at missfeeda@artandfeeda.net.

Please note that commenting on my previous posts might only sometimes catch my attention, as I've experienced issues with notification settings. Regrettably, I haven't received any notifications from past comments. To ensure a prompt response to your concerns, I encourage you to use email communication.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

IF YOU WANT TO USE MY STUDENTS' VISUAL SAMPLE FROM THIS BLOG OR

GUIDELINE I SHARE HERE, PLEASE DO CREDIT THIS BLOG. 

I WILL APPRECIATE THAT.