Topic/theme suggestion for Component 1 - Coursework syllabus 0400.

Dear all,

I am pleased to share valuable insights and suggestions regarding Component 1 of the IGCSE Art & Design 0400 syllabus.

I understand that teachers and students often face challenges in selecting a suitable topic or theme for their Coursework. A common and effective strategy is to draw inspiration from past ESA Component 2 questions, which can significantly ease the process of choosing a theme for Component 1.

Below, I have compiled a list of ESA Component 2 questions from 2020 to 2024 that can serve as potential topics for Component. 

ESA Past Year Questions as Topics for Component 1 (IGCSE 0400) 2020-2024

June & October 2020:

• Rush Hour
• Construction
• Reading by Lamplight
• Laboratory Equipment
• Growth
• Workout
• Fruit or Vegetable Patterns
• A Collection of Cups
• Half-Open
• Street Light

June & October 2021:

• On a Shelf
• Leaves, Petals, and Roots
• Getting Ready
• By the Road
• Fractured
• Opened-Box
• Junctions
• Through the Trees
• Shoppers
• A Pile of Washing Up

June & October 2022:

• A Matching Pair
• Uniform
• Stretch
• Boxed In
• Land and Sea
• In a Crowd
• Colour Clash
• Parkland
• The Journey
• Inside Out

June & October 2023:

• Around a Table
• Windswept
• At the Race
• Lost
• Buttons, Bangles, and Beads
• Mirror image
• Footwear
• This way up
• Protected
• The winner

June & October 2024:

• Glass Containers
• Disorder
• Just in Time
• Sitting Down
• Communal Spaces
• Market Place
• In the Garden
• Disintegrate
• A Pile of Clothes
• Mechanical

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Additional Suggestions for Component 1 Topics:

Nature;

• Plant Patterns
• Hanging Plants
• Vegan
• Scenery
• Hiking
• Morning View
• Sunset
• At the Beach
• Local Plants
• Best Friend (Pet Animals)
• At the Zoo
• Vacation
• Serendipity
• God’s Creation
• Salad
• Eating Healthy
• Herbs
• Local Fruits
• Wet Market (Focusing on Fishes, Crab, etc., and Vegetables)
• Camping
• Rural Areas
• Nature Landscape

Figures/People/Portraits:

• Foreshortening
• Jumping
• At the Corner
• Hiking
• Camping
• Fitness
• Busy Streets
• Night Market
• Wet Market
• Flea Market
• Conversation
• Tea Time
• Family Reunion
• Bonding
• Me Time
• Shopping
• Happiness
• Double-Trouble
• Friendship
• After School
• Morning Routine
• Family Tree
• Self-Portrait
• Portraits
• Faces
• Expression
• Resting
• Reading
• At the Cafe
• Just Two of Us
• Dancers
• Local Festival

Building:

• Heritage vs Modern
• Abandoned Building
• Houses
• Old Stories
• Futuristic
• Minimalism
• Lines
• Spaces
• Facade
• Look-Up
• Memories
• Perspectives
• Treasure
• Town and City
• Rural and City

Man-Made/Still Life:

• Gardening Tools
• A Vase of Flowers
• Art Materials
• At the Studio
• A Basket of Fruits
• Scattered Shoes
• Toys
• Cups and Plates
• Glasses
• Potted Plants
• Working Place
• Sports Equipment
• Medals
• Birthday Party
• Candle Collection
• Accessories
• Beauty Products
• Inside the Fridge
• Sewing
• Inside a Bag
• Bag Collection

Interpretative Theme:

• Torn Apart
• Abandoned
• Sadness
• Unheard
• Fall Apart
• Fragile
• Graceful
• Happy Memories
• Unforgettable
• Stressed
• Expectation
• Organic
• Two Faces
• Identity
• Festival
• Changing Time
• Journey
• Trip
• Growth
• Dreams
• Peaceful
• Music Madness
• Winners
• Knotted
• Tangled
• Exits
• Love
• In the Rain
• Distorted
• Positive and Negative
• Kindness
• Miserable
• Reflection
• You & I
• Madness
• Lost
• Trapped

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I hope this quick sharing helps you navigate ideas for your upcoming Art & Design IGCSE 0400 batch. Remember, Component 1 requires a longer time commitment, so plan wisely and pace your expectations to complete it before the release of Component 2 questions.

Have a great day ahead, and Happy Chinese New Year to those celebrating!

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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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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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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.

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