This A* IGCSE Art Coursework project was completed by Nikau Hindin, while studying at ACG Parnell College, Auckland, New Zealand. Awarded 98%, this Painting and Related Media project (CIE 0400) explores the theme of 'Trinkets, Treasures and Memories'. This course-wide theme was divide into a number of assignments, which students were able to interpret and reply to individually.
The following sketchbook pages (14 x A3 sheets) show Nikau's entire Coursework projection, along with her final painting (in 2007 a sketchbook of preparatory work was required for IGCSE Art and Design, rather than the maximum iv 10 A2 sheets / eight sides that is required today).
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The commencement folio in this International GCSE Art sketchbook contains drawings of shoes arranged on folded fabric. Using white charcoal on a blackness acrylic footing, graphite pencil on textured paper and Indian ink and white paint on an Indian ink wash, Nikau was able to work without the distraction of colour, focusing solely on replicating form and tone.The drawings of jewellery in treasure boxes on this International GCSE Art sketchbook folio (compositions depicting objects within objects / draping over edges) encourage Nikau to demonstrate an agreement of infinite and depth. Emphasis is placed upon perspective, shadows and application of tone. Equally with most of her drawings and paintings, Nikau works over prepared grounds which assist her to complete the page faster, with images able sometimes left 'trailing abroad' around the edges, intentionally incomplete.This outstanding International GCSE Art sketchbook page includes a beautiful combination of single studies (a pen and acrylic drawing of a woven flax / harakeke flower; a beat drawn using chunky oil sticks; a traditional wooden carved Maori comb painted using watercolours) with more complex compositions of personally relevant trinkets and treasures. The two images on the left again testify objects within boxes – a nifty compositional strategy to encourage the depiction of space and depth. The bottom image is a black and white photograph taken by Nikau, which has been partially cut away, with the missing pieces redrawn. It is worth noting that Nikau has been particularly sensitive with her color choices, using just muted, earthy colours that complement her theme well.This IGCSE Art instance combines a range of textured papers and mediums, such as acrylic modelling compound, assuasive Nikau to produce an exciting work depicting a collection of 'newspaper based' memories (maps, awards, letters, postcards, tickets to events etc). Focusing on the representation of creases, shadows and surface textures, this exercise encourages students to do cartoon forms that are overlapping / folding / tucking under…Equally with all of the International GCSE Fine art sketchbook pages in this Coursework projection, images are drawn from kickoff-hand observation and from photographs of still life arrangements composed and taken past the students. This sketchbook page shows a drove of personally relevant vesture items (symbolising important memories) in a range of different black and white mediums such as graphite, charcoal, ink pen, Indian ink and water colour.Doubling as a mock exam, this International GCSE Fine art sketchbook page depicts traditional Maori weavings, shells, os carvings and Maori carvings (all drawn from life). The bottom work was completed in timed weather without teacher input, allowing students to gain an understanding of the terminal Art exam conditions. This brings to an end the commencement section of Nikau'due south portfolio: visual research and practical investigation into subject affair that relates to the Trinkets, Treasures and Memories theme.Artist Analysis: Nikau excels in written subjects besides equally Art and Design and this International GCSE Art sketchbook page contains a superb analysis of the artwork of Jim Dine. Along with photocopies of Jim Dine'south work (printed direct onto the sketchbook page) Nikau completes outstanding imitations of his technique, using Indian ink, charcoal and acrylic paint.Having gained a thorough understanding of the fashion Jim Dine contrasts tight, controlled drawing methods with gestural, expressive mark-making and smudgy backgrounds, these techniques are now confidently applied by Nikau to a selection of the subject field matter drawn on her previous pages: a beautiful experimental International GCSE sketchbook page.Although Nikau's IGCSE Fine art Coursework project is focused upon Painting and Related Media, this page integrates photography and digital manipulation – with photographs of her discipline affair merged with abstruse grounds and her Jim Dine inspired drawings. This practise involves a steep learning curve for students as they come to grips with digital art making, however, once basis principles are grasped, students are able to speedily produce dramatic compositions, arriving at exciting and original outcomes.International GCSE Artist Study: Hither Nikau analyses the artwork of New Zealand painting Jason Hicks. Alongside written assay of his compositions, techniques and arroyo to subject affair, Nikau imitates parts of his paintings and draws diagrams of consummate works to proceeds a ameliorate understanding of his use of composition.This page in Nikau'southward IGCSE Art portfolio begins the development of ideas towards her concluding piece. Working over grounds with sketches of possible compositions (inspired by Jason Hicks and Jim Dine) Nikau integrates scanned images of her earlier drawings and paintings in concepts for a final work.Composition Development: Having selected ideas from the concepts shown on the previous sketchbook folio, Nikau begins to develop and resolve her ideas. Bringing together subjects which expresses a personal response to the theme Secrets, Treasures and Memories (focusing particularly on her cultural heritage) Nikau combines Maori carvings, greenstone necklaces, family unit jewellery and poi in folds of cloth.With constant evaluation of her compositions, Nikau continues develop and resolve her ideas every bit she moves towards her final slice. Equally is demonstrated in many of the IGCSE Fine art and Design Coursework examples featured on this website, development of ideas is essential within a good student art portfolio. Here Nikau cleverly rearranges her subject field matter so that the folds of cloth take on the advent of a steep properties of hills, with memories symbolising her past etched and buried in the fabric landscape.Another beautiful IGCSE Art and Design sketchbook folio: showing the final stage of evolution, images begin to be painted with a high level of realism, with continued analysis and refinement of limerick.The terminal slice in Nikau'due south IGCSE Art portfolio is a large, stunning mixed media acrylic painting. With a highly original composition, a glowing subtle earthy colour scheme and highly controlled, skilful awarding of paint, this work is an excellent conclusion to her projection, showing a highly personal response to the her theme.
Nikau is an uncommonly talented, driven and motivated young artist, whose piece of work is featured extensively on this website. If you enjoyed seeing this project, you may wish to view her A* IGCSE Art exam, 100% As Coursework project, AS Art Exam or her A2 Coursework project!
Amiria has been an Art & Design teacher and a Curriculum Co-ordinator for seven years, responsible for the course design and assessment of student piece of work in ii high-achieving Auckland schools. She has a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Architecture (First Class Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching. Amiria is a CIE Accredited Fine art & Pattern Coursework Assessor.
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