Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design 0400 — 2006 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 1
0400/11/M/J/06 · 100 marks · ≈113 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (SC) S96548/3 © UCLES 2006 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education ART AND DESIGN 0400/01 Paper 1 Observational Study 15 March–30 April 2006 10 hours To be given to candidates on receipt by the Centre. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, candidate number, name and question number on the top right-hand corner of the front of each sheet of paper. Answer one question. Choose one of the subjects overleaf. In some cases, candidates may not be able to represent some of the subjects listed from direct observation during the examination itself, in particular Interiors and Exteriors. In these cases, it is permissible to produce supporting studies from direct observation and to produce the final examination piece using the supporting studies as a reference point. In addition to the examination piece, up to three A2 (420 x 594 mm) sheets of supporting work should be submitted. These should be the sheets of preparatory work undertaken after receipt of this paper. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together at the top left-hand corner of each sheet. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. www.XtremePapers.com
Question paper, page 2
2 0400/01/M/J/06 You should make a study or studies from direct observation from one of the following. You may consult your Art Teacher during the preparatory period, if you wish. Studies may be of either the whole or part of the subject. Small specimens or details may be enlarged. 1 Still Life Group Either (a) Laundry in the process of being ironed. The arrangement should include an iron, ironing board and clothes basket. Or (b) A group which expresses the theme of a birthday party. Items may include a cake, presents, birthday cards and wrapping paper. 2 Natural and Man Made Objects Make a study or studies from one of the following alternatives: Either (a) Two belts with intricate buckles. Or (b) A selection of root vegetables with their leaves. Or (c) A section of tree branch which is entwined with tangled foliage. 3 The Human Figure Either (a) A person is seated, fastening their shoe. The whole figure should be drawn or painted. Or (b) A composition in which one person is sitting and trying on a pair of shoes. A second figure is kneeling and helping. Or (c) A portrait study of a person who is seated in front of a mirror brushing or combing their hair. The study should include the head, upper body and hands. Candidates may carry out their final examination work in the studio with the aid of their preliminary sketches and/or own photographs for the following question. 4 Interiors and Exteriors Either (a) Washing hanging on a line. Or (b) A view through a gap in a hedge or fence. Or (c) A passageway or a corridor. © UCLES 2006 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge.
Mark scheme, page 1
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2006 question paper 0400 ART AND DESIGN 0400/01 Paper 1, maximum raw mark 100 These mark schemes are published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of the examination. They show the basis on which Examiners were initially instructed to award marks. They do not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began. Any substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose from these discussions will be recorded in the published Report on the Examination. All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated. Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the Report on the Examination. The minimum marks in these components needed for various grades were previously published with these mark schemes, but are now instead included in the Report on the Examination for this session. • CIE will not enter into discussion or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes. CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2006 question papers for most IGCSE and GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses. www.XtremePapers.com
Mark scheme, page 2
Page 1 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – MAY/JUNE 2006 0400 1 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2006 The assessment objectives in Art and Design are grouped under the following headings: A Knowledge with understanding B Interpretative and creative response C Personal investigation and development A KNOWLEDGE WITH UNDERSTANDING Candidates should be able to: 1 recognise and render form and structure; [15] 2 appreciate space and spatial relationships in two and three dimensions and understand space in terms of pictorial organisation; [15] 3 use chosen media competently, showing clarity of intention and be able to explore surface qualities; [10] 4 handle tone and/or colour in a controlled and intentioned manner. [10] B INTERPRETATIVE AND CREATIVE RESPONSE Candidates should be able to: 5 express ideas visually; [10] 6 respond in an individual and personal way; [5] 7 demonstrate quality of idea as seen by interpretation rather than literal description of a theme; [5] 8 make informed aesthetic judgements. [10] C PERSONAL INVESTIGATION AND DEVELOPMENT Candidates should be able to: 9 show personal vision and commitment, through a mature and committed response; [5] 10 research appropriate resources; [5] 11 assess a design problem and arrive at an appropriate solution; − 12 show development of ideas through appropriate processes, worksheets, etc. before arriving at a final solution. [10] Total Marks [100]
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