IGCSE Art & Design at Park Lane for Key Stage 4

The IGCSE Art and Design certificate is universally recognised by universities, art colleges and employers across the globe. It is evidence that a student has gained a certain level of experience and skill through developing and producing a range of artefacts and designs. The holder of the certificate has demonstrated a high level of visual knowledge and understanding along with cultural awareness.

The syllabus is designed to encourage and guide students through aesthetic awareness, knowledge and a critical understanding of art. It also provides opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills. Crucially, a personal and independent perspective is encouraged throughout the course.

IGCSE Art and Design accommodates a wide range of abilities, materials and resources and allows the different skills and knowledge of the teacher to be implemented at each step.

All candidates take 2 components:

Component 1: coursework

Coursework = 50% of the overall grade (Externally assessed)

Candidates research, develop and realise a project from one area of study from a theme set by the teacher. There are two parts to the coursework: 1) a portfolio of evidenced skills and exploration which leads to 2) a final outcome.

Component 2: exam

8 hour exam and approximately 8 weeks of exploration = 50% of the grade (Externally Set Assignment & externally assessed)

Candidates respond to one starting point set by Cambridge International.

There are two parts to the assignment: 1) Approximately 8 weeks of developing ideas and investigating their supporting studies and 2) a final outcome, produced during a supervised test of 8 hours’ total duration.