Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design 0400 — 2006 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 1
0400/11/O/N/06 · 100 marks · ≈113 min
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Mark scheme2 pages
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 2 printed pages. SP (SC) S96594/6 © UCLES 2006 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education ART AND DESIGN 0400/01 Paper 1 Observational Study October/November 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 or 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. Candidates should refer to their preparatory work during the examination. 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/O/N/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) A composition which includes paints, brushes and other artists’ equipment with an unfinished painting in the background. Or (b) Some items of clothing have been left folded across the back of a chair together with a hat. 2 Natural and Man Made Objects Make a study or studies of one of the following subjects: Either (a) A mobile phone with its charger. Or (b) A plant which has been removed from a plant pot to reveal the roots embedded in compost. Or (c) Fish lying on a patterned plate. 3 The Human Figure Either (a) A person in a reclining position, reading a book or magazine. Or (b) Two models are posed together. The first as in Q.3 (a). The second person leans over to point out something in the book or magazine. Or (c) A portrait of a person who is trying on a pair of spectacles. 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 or Exteriors Either (a) A view through a partially open door. Or (b) Reflections seen in a shop window. Or (c) The corner of a garden or a back yard. © 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 October/November 2006 question paper 0400 ART AND DESIGN 0400/01 Paper 1 (Observational Study (External)), maximum raw mark 100 This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began. 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 grade thresholds for various grades are published in the report on the examination for most IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses. • CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes. CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2006 question papers for most IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses. www.XtremePapers.com
Mark scheme, page 2
Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – OCT/NOV 2006 0400 01 © UCLES 2006 A: Knowledge with Understanding B: Interpretative and Creative Response C: Personal Investigation and Development A1 The recognition and rendering of Form and Structure [15] A2 The appreciation of Space and Spatial Relationships and Organisation [15] A3 The use of Media and Surface Qualities [10] A4 The handling of Tone and/or Colour [10] B5 The expression of Ideas visually [10] B6 Respond in an Individual and Personal way [5] B7 Quality of Idea as seen by interpretation of theme [5] B8 Aesthetic Judgements [10] C9 Personal Vision and Commitment, Maturity [5] C10 The Research of appropriate Resources [5] C11 The Solution of a Design Problem - C12 Development of Ideas – Rough Layouts, Experiments [10] Total marks [100]
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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2006 Oct/Nov, Paper 1 · Variant 1. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.