0400 - Y16 - To - Guide To Administering Art and Design
0400 - Y16 - To - Guide To Administering Art and Design
0400 - Y16 - To - Guide To Administering Art and Design
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For examination in June and November 2016
Art and design practical examinations often have specific requirements which are usually different from
written examinations. In the majority of cases they will be held in the art studio but a significant number
of Centres may choose to hold them in standard classrooms. Depending on the media that candidates are
using, they may find that they have a considerable amount of equipment and materials in their work space.
In addition, some candidates will need to be able to move around the studio because they need to access
specific technical equipment and different materials.
These guidelines should be consulted by the teacher, prior to, during, and after the examination, and also by
the invigilator.
You are advised to contact Cambridge where an issue arises that is not covered in these guidelines.
Supporting studies
Candidates can submit a maximum of 2 sheets (4 sides) of A2 maximum. Work can be produced in any
media but any 3D work or fragile/large work should be photographed and the photographs should be
mounted on the A2 supporting studies sheets.
Controlled test
The maximum size is A2. Work can be produced in any media but any 3D work or fragile/large work should
be photographed and the photographs should be mounted on the A2 sheet.
Inappropriate material
Candidates may work in any appropriate media. Cambridge does not wish to restrict the creative process
behind works of art, but teachers are reminded that the use of inappropriate media can be potentially
dangerous to those handling the work and to the examiners. The following is a list of items presented in the
past that are deemed to be inappropriate.
Centres are advised to contact Cambridge if they are in doubt about the suitability of materials. Any work
carried out in an inappropriate medium will not be assessed if health and safety considerations render this
impossible. Teachers must be aware that certain materials will create problems with Customs and Excise or
are CITES (Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species) listed.
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Use of sketchbooks
Candidates should be advised they may use a sketchbook for any drawings or other research material. If a
candidate wishes to submit any of this as supporting work, then this must be detached from the sketchbook
prior to the start of the controlled test.
During the preparatory period, candidates should produce supporting studies in response to one question
from the question paper. They must bring this supporting work into the eight-hour controlled test as their
reference material.
Any pre-prepared material, such as outlines or sketches made onto the examination paper/canvas in
advance of the examination, or pre-prepared tracings, are not allowed1. The supporting studies alone
should act as the source material for the controlled test and any tracing or copying that is required (e.g.
for repeat-pattern designs for textiles) should take place during the controlled test.
If tracing paper is required during the controlled test (e.g. for repeat-pattern designs for textiles), then it
must be attached to the supporting studies as evidence; this will, however, not contribute to the total
number of sheets of supporting studies. Candidates’ own photographs may be used as reference material
but must also be submitted with the supporting studies (either mounted on the supporting studies sheets or
included in a labelled envelope and attached to the work). Candidates must not take enlarged photographs
into the eight-hour controlled test to trace from.
Supporting studies must be brought into the examination room at the start of the controlled test and must
not leave the examination room until it is sent to Cambridge with the eight-hour controlled test work.
Candidates are not allowed access to their supporting studies between timed sessions and they cannot
replace work or submit additional supporting work once the eight-hour controlled test has started. All
supporting studies must be labelled and must be clearly distinguishable from the eight-hour controlled test
piece.
When the candidates arrive, ensure that all their supporting studies are placed on their work stations.
All supporting studies and controlled test work must be made secure after each timed session and
overnight at the end of each day. Candidates who have not brought any supporting studies to the start of
the controlled test will not be allowed to submit any at a later time. They should be instructed to start the
controlled test piece and not attempt to produce supporting studies during the eight-hour test.
Candidates are not allowed to take books or magazines into the examination room as supporting work.
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All ceramic work must be fired before submission. Candidates undertaking any ceramic work should have
their controlled test scheduled as early as possible within the period, as considerable time is needed for
drying and firing. It is also advisable to photograph ceramic work at each stage, in case of accidents in the
kiln.
Any painted work must be carried out in a quick-drying medium and must be completely dry before it is
despatched.
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8. During the controlled test, it is recognised that some movement by candidates and spoken instructions
may be necessary, but ensure that these are essential to the test. All equipment and chemicals should
be arranged so as to minimise the need for any movement. Candidates should initially direct questions/
issues relating to technical matters and materials to the invigilator, who will in turn refer them to the
available technician/teacher.
9. Candidates must not talk to each other or distract each other in any way.
10. The invigilator must be constantly vigilant and observant.
11. The invigilator should move around the examination room. In the unlikely event that there is a serious
breach of examination security (e.g. obvious collusion between candidates), the Head of Centre should
be informed and the incident must be reported to Cambridge immediately. If a candidate is disruptive,
the Head of Centre should be informed and the candidate should be removed quietly from the
examination room. Again, Cambridge must be informed immediately of such an incident.
12. If a candidate appears to be having problems with faulty equipment or if they incur any accidents such
as water being spilt and spoiling work, inform the teacher/technician. A note should be made of any
such help given to the candidate and included with the work for despatch to Cambridge.
13. Invigilators and teachers/technicians must not comment on any aspect of the candidates’ work, and
should not communicate with candidates except for administrative or safety reasons. It is permissible
for teachers/technicians to instruct candidates on clearing up and tidying procedures at the end of the
session and as appropriate throughout the controlled test.
14. If a candidate is experiencing difficulties during the controlled test, communication should be with
that candidate only and general announcements should not be made. If there is a problem with the
equipment supplied, an announcement may be made but, again, a note must be made detailing the
announcement and reasons, and included in the scripts for despatch to Cambridge.
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1. The controlled test work and the supporting studies must be packed together with the controlled
work test on top. Supporting studies must be securely fastened to the controlled test piece at the top
left-hand corner, and it must be packed in candidate number order so that candidate with the lowest
candidate number is placed on top of the pile, i.e. the order in which the candidates appear on the
attendance register. The attendance register must be placed on the top of the pile.
2. Work should not be folded or rolled.
3. Any three-dimensional work must be packed in durable containers and in such a way as to minimise
the movement of the work within the container. Centres are advised to obtain polythene ‘bubble wrap’.
Newspaper and sawdust are not suitable packing materials.
4. All work and supporting work must be sent to Cambridge as soon as it is completed. Centres should not
wait until the end of the examination period before despatching the work.
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