Free Pearson Edexcel International IGCSE Art and Design
Practice Paper

When analysing an artist's work during the preparatory phase of the Externally Set Assignment, which of the following terms best describes the way an artist uses line, shape, colour, tone, texture, and form?

1. Contextual framework of the artwork
2. Historical provenance of the artwork
3. Conceptual intention of the artist
4. Formal elements of art and design

In the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Art and Design Externally Set Assignment, how long is the supervised time allowed for candidates to produce their final response?

1. 8 hours of supervised time
2. 10 hours of supervised time
3. 12 hours of supervised time
4. 5 hours of supervised time

A candidate exploring the theme 'Transformation' for their Externally Set Assignment wishes to reference the work of Frida Kahlo. Which of the following annotations best demonstrates analytical engagement at IGCSE standard?

1. I like Kahlo's work because it is colourful and interesting and I want to make something similar.
2. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who lived from 1907 to 1954 and is famous for her self-portraits.
3. Kahlo painted many pictures of herself and used lots of different colours in her artwork.
4. Kahlo uses bright colours and self-portrait imagery to explore personal identity and physical suffering, which influences my decision to use bold complementary contrasts in my own composition.

A student produces a preparatory sketchbook for the Externally Set Assignment that includes photographs they have taken personally of relevant subjects. These photographs are best described as which type of source?

1. Secondary sources gathered from published materials
2. Contextual sources drawn from art history
3. Primary sources produced through direct observation
4. Digital sources accessed through online databases

An examiner is assessing a candidate's Externally Set Assignment preparatory work and notes that the written annotations are superficial and merely describe what is visible in the artwork studied. Which assessment objective is this candidate most likely failing to demonstrate effectively?

1. AO1: Develop ideas through sustained investigation informed by contextual sources
2. AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions
3. AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions
4. AO2: Refine work by experimenting with appropriate media and techniques

A candidate produces a highly technically accomplished final painting in the supervised sessions, but their preparatory sketchbook contains minimal research, no artist studies, and very little annotation. How is this candidate most likely to be affected in their overall Externally Set Assignment mark?

1. They will receive full marks because the quality of the final outcome is the sole criterion for assessment.
2. They will be required to resubmit the preparatory work before a grade can be awarded.
3. They will be awarded marks only for AO4 and all other assessment objectives will be marked as zero.
4. They will receive reduced marks overall because the assessment objectives reward the quality of the entire creative journey, not only the final outcome.