Arts & design

Assessment

Centres and candidates may choose to:

•  take all Advanced Level (Cambridge International A Level) components in the same examination series;
•  follow a staged assessment route to Cambridge International A Level by taking the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) qualification at an earlier examination; if they reach the required standard, they go on to take the final parts of assessment;
•  take the AS qualification only.
• Cambridge International A Level: Cambridge International A Level candidates take all four components. They may choose to take Components 1 and 2 at an earlier series than Components 3 and 4 or take all components in the same series.

Cambridge International AS Level: AS candidates take Components 1 and 2 only.

Syllabus - 9704 (for 2016)

Syllabus - 9704 (for 2017-2018)

Important webpages for Arts & Design

• xtremepapers.com
• studentartguide.com - An excellent source of a range of resources including examples of students art work.
• tate.org.uk - A range of learning resources and information on artists, art genres, exhibitions, past and present, shown at one of the four art UK Tate museums.
• tes.co.uk - An excellent source of resources and material for teachers covering a range of art topics
• moma.org - Provides a range of learning resources and information on exhibitions shown at the museum going back to 1991. A mobile app is also available.
• pinterest.com - A free website that requires registration. Students can upload, save, sort, manage and search for images that inspire them.
• vam.ac.uk - Provides a range of learning resources and information on decorative arts and design from around the world. Excellent teachers’ resources.