Contents
Introduction
3
Sample Scheme of Work: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A111: Fine Art Portfolio
6
Sample Scheme of Work: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A112: Graphic
Communication Portfolio
9
Sample Scheme of Work: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A113: Photography
Portfolio
13
Sample Scheme of Work: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A114: Textile Design
Portfolio
17
Sample Scheme of Work: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A115: Three-dimensional
Design Portfolio
21
Sample Scheme of Work: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A116: Critical and
Contextual Studies Portfolio
25
Sample Scheme of Work: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A117:
Applied Portfolio
29
Sample Lesson Plan: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A111
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Sample Lesson Plan: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A112
35
Sample Lesson Plan: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A113
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Sample Lesson Plan: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A114
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Sample Lesson Plan: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A115
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Sample Lesson Plan: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A116
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Sample Lesson Plan: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A117
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Sample Lesson Plan: OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A120
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Introduction
Background
Following a review of 14 – 19 education and the Secondary Curriculum Review, the Qualifications
and Curriculum Authority (QCA) has revised the subject criteria for GCSEs, for first teaching in
September 2009. This applies to all awarding bodies.
The new GCSEs have more up-to-date content and encourage the development of personal,
learning and thinking skills in your students.
We’ve taken this opportunity to redevelop all our GCSEs, to ensure they meet your requirements.
These changes will give you greater control of assessment activities and make the assessment
process more manageable for you and your students. Controlled assessment will be introduced for
most subjects.
From September 2012 assessment tasks may be undertaken at any point between release of the
task and the examination series for which the task must be submitted. Centres must ensure that
candidates undertake a task that is valid for submission in the year in which the candidate
intends to submit it.
OCR has produced a summary brochure, which summarises the changes to Religious Studies.
This can be found at www.ocr.org.uk, along with the new specification.
In order to help you plan effectively for the implementation of the updated specifications we have
produced Schemes of Work and Sample Lesson Plans for Art & Design. These Support Materials
are designed for guidance and can be expanded and developed to suit your centre needs.
Our Ethos
The Specification details what content and skills need to be covered in delivering the course, the
Assessment Criteria and Assessment Objectives are detailed in the document. At all times,
therefore, this Support Material booklet should be read in conjunction with the relevant Art and
Design qualification and Unit specification eg Fine Art A111, Photography A113, Textiles A114 etc.
OCR involves teachers in the development of new support materials to capture current teaching
practices tailored to our new specifications. These support materials are designed to inspire
teachers and facilitate a variety of ideas and teaching practices.
Each Scheme of Work and set of sample Lesson Plans has been provided in Word format, so that
you may use it as a foundation to build upon and amend to suit your teaching style, students’
needs and resources.
The Scheme of Work and sample Lesson Plans provide examples of how to teach this unit and the
teaching hours are suggestions only. Some or all of it may be applicable to your teaching. You may
wish to include digital responses, ideas and skills within these as resources allow.
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A Guided Tour through the Scheme of Work
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A111: FINE ART PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC
BOTANICAL FORMS PAINTING OR PRINT
TOPIC OUTLINE
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE

TO PROMOTE
CANDIDATES’
CREATIVITY IN
PAINTING, DRAWING
AND PRINTMAKING BY
RELATING THE THEME
TO THE WORK OF
OTHERS OR A BROADER
CRITICAL CONTEXT.

A PRESENTATION THAT EXPLORES THE
ROLE AND USE OF PLANTS, BOTANICAL
FORMS AND RELATED SUBJECT
MATTER IN THE WORK OF A RANGE OF
ARTISTS AND ESTABLISHES THE
SCOPE OF THE TOPIC.

WEEKS: 1-3

CANDIDATES TO PRODUCE A SERIES
OF DRAWINGS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA.


SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES
MAY BE PRODUCED.
WATER-BASED AND ACRYLIC PAINTS
WITH APPROPRIATE MEDIA, PAINTING
SURFACES AND BRUSHES.

TO REFINE
CANDIDATES’ IDEAS
USING A RANGE OF
RESOURCES, MEDIA
AND FINE ART
TECHNIQUES,
INCLUDING
PRINTMAKING AND
PHOTOSHOP
MANIPULATION.

A COLLECTION OF PLANTS FOR STILL
LIFE AND INDIVIDUAL ITEM DRAWING.

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idea


CANDIDATES TO EXAMINE, ANALYSE
AND UNDERSTAND THE STYLE,
CONTENT AND MATERIALS USED BY
THE SELECTED ARTISTS.
THE STUDENTS TO EXPERIMENT WITH
THE CONTENT AND COMPOSITION
FROM THEIR INITIAL RESEARCH.
USING COLLAGE AND OTHER
APPROPRIATE MEDIA THE CANDIDATES
ARE TO MAKE A SET OF COLOUR
STUDIES. THE PARTICULAR NATURE OF

A COLLECTION OF
SLIDES/POSTERS/BOOKS SHOWING
THE WORK OF THE SELECTED ARTISTS.
GALLERY VISITS/LOCATION CLASS
TRIPS/WORKSHOPS AND VISITING
PRACTITIONERS

PHOTOSHOP PROGRAM OR OTHER
IMAGE MANIPULATION SOFTWARE.

PRINTING INKS, PLATES AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT.

INTRODUCTORY LESSONS TO INCLUDE: 
PROJECT AIMS

INITIAL RESEARCH

DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL DIRECTIONS

CONTEXTUAL REFERENCE
WEEKS: 4-7

DEVELOPING, EXPLORING, REFINING
AND INVESTIGATING COMPOSITION,
MATERIALS, CONTENT AND CONTEXT.

EXPERIMENTATION IN EITHER
PHOTOSHOP OR PRINT TECHNIQUES.

REVIEWING AND EVALUATING WORK IN
PROGRESS.
MOUNTING/PRESENTATIONAL
MATERIALS.
WEEK: 8

MID PORTFOLIO EVALUATION.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A111: FINE ART PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE


TO ENHANCE
CANDIDATES’
RECORDING SKILLS
THROUGH DRAWING
AND PAINTING FROM
DIRECT OBSERVATION.
TO ESTABLISH GOOD
PRACTICE IN THE
SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE
CANDIDATES’ FINE ART
PORTFOLIO, ENSURING
ALL RELEVANT
CONTEXTS ARE
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idea
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TOPIC
BOTANICAL FORMS PAINTING OR PRINT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA TO BE
NOTED AND EXPLORED.

DEMONSTRATE PHOTOSHOP AND
OTHER DIGITAL MANIPULATION
TECHNIQUES

EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF WORKING
IN PRINTMAKING USING SUITABLE
IMAGES.

THE CANDIDATES’ TO EXPERIMENT
WITH PRINTING TECHNIQUES.

CANDIDATES TO REFINE THEIR IDEAS
IN PREPARATION FOR THE
PRODUCTION OF THEIR OUTCOME(S).

PRODUCE FINAL COMPOSITIONS THAT
CONSOLIDATE IDEAS AND POTENTIAL
OUTCOMES.

COMPLETE FINAL PIECE(S), EVALUATE
AND PRESENT.
WEEKS: 9-15

PRODUCING THE FINAL
PAINTING/PRINT BASED ON A
CAREFULLY SELECTED FINAL
COMPOSITION.
WEEKS: 16-18

PERIOD OF SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE PORTFOLIO.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A111: FINE ART PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
BOTANICAL FORMS PAINTING OR PRINT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
APPROPRIATELY
APPLIED.
HOMEWORK OUTLINE
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= Innovative teaching
idea

CANDIDATES TO MIND MAP IDEAS.

COLLECTION OF RESOURCES AND
SUPPORTING IMAGERY.

PRACTICE DRAWING SKILLS AND
OTHER METHODS OF RECORDING.

RESEARCH THE WORK OF SELECTED
ARTISTS: TO INCLUDE LIBRARY VISITS,
INTERNET SEARCHES AND FIRST HAND
EXPERIENCE.

PREPARATION FOR ANY CLASS BASED
ACTIVITIES.

ALL WORK PRODUCE IN THE
CANDIDATES OWN TIME FOR THE ART
AND DESIGN PORTFOLIO SHOULD
CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A112: GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC
FLOWER SHOW POSTER
TOPIC OUTLINE
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE



WEEKS: 1-3

TO PROMOTE
CANDIDATES’
CREATIVITY AND VISUAL
COMMUNICATION IN
RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC
VOCATIONAL TASKS AS
WELL AS RELATING THE
THEME TO THE WORK OF
OTHERS OR A
COMMERCIAL CONTEXT.



A PRESENTATION THAT EXPLORES THE
ROLE AND USE OF FLORAL SUBJECTS
IN THE WORK OF A RANGE OF GRAPHIC
DESIGNERS AND ESTABLISHES THE
SCOPE OF THE TOPIC, ESPECIALLY IN
RESPECT OF POSTER DESIGN.
CANDIDATES TO PRODUCE A SERIES
OF DRAWINGS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA.
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SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES
TO BE PRODUCED.
CANDIDATES TO EXAMINE, ANALYSE
AND UNDERSTAND THE STYLE,
CONTENT AND MATERIALS USED BY
THE SELECTED ARTISTS.
TO REFINE CANDIDATES’
IDEAS USING A RANGE
OF RESOURCES, MEDIA
 THE STUDENTS TO EXPERIMENT WITH
AND ILLUSTRATIVE
THE CONTENT AND COMPOSITION
TECHNIQUES, INCLUDING
FROM THEIR INITIAL RESEARCH.
TYPOGRAPHY AND


USING COLLAGE AND OTHER
A COLLECTION OF
SLIDES/POSTERS/BOOKS SHOWING
THE WORK OF THE SELECTED ARTISTS.
GALLERY VISITS/GARDEN CENTRE
TRIPS/ BOTANICAL GARDEN
TRIPS/WORKSHOPS AND VISITING
PRACTITIONERS
WATER-BASED AND ACRYLIC PAINTS
WITH APPROPRIATE MEDIA, PAINTING
SURFACES AND BRUSHES.

A COLLECTION OF PLANTS FOR STILL
LIFE AND INDIVIDUAL ITEM DRAWING.

TYPOGRAPHICAL SOURCES AND
LETTERFORMS.

ADVERTISING POSTERS.

PHOTOSHOP PROGRAM OR OTHER
IMAGE MANIPULATION SOFTWARE.
INTRODUCTORY LESSONS TO INCLUDE: 
PROJECT AIMS

INITIAL RESEARCH

DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL DIRECTIONS

CONTEXTUAL REFERENCE
WEEKS: 4-7

DEVELOPING, EXPLORING, REFINING
AND INVESTIGATING COMPOSITION,
MATERIALS, CONTENT AND CONTEXT.

EXPERIMENTATION IN EITHER
PHOTOSHOP, GRAPHIC OR PRINT
TECHNIQUES.

REVIEWING AND EVALUATING WORK IN
PROGRESS.
= ICT opportunity
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A112: GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
APPROPRIATE MEDIA THE CANDIDATES
ARE TO MAKE A SET OF COLOUR
STUDIES. THE PARTICULAR NATURE OF
COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA TO BE
NOTED AND EXPLORED.
IMAGE MANIPULATION.


TO ENHANCE
CANDIDATES’
RECORDING SKILLS
THROUGH GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION FROM
BOTH COLLECTED
SOURCES AND DIRECT
OBSERVATION.
TO ESTABLISH GOOD
PRACTICE IN THE
SELECTION AND
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idea
FLOWER SHOW POSTER
 DEMONSTRATE PHOTOSHOP AND
OTHER DIGITAL MANIPULATION
TECHNIQUES

EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF WORKING
IN PRINTMAKING USING SUITABLE
IMAGES.

THE CANDIDATES’ TO EXPERIMENT
WITH PRINTING TECHNIQUES.

CANDIDATES TO REFINE THEIR IDEAS
IN PREPARATION FOR THE
PRODUCTION OF THEIR OUTCOME(S).
SUGGESTED RESOURCES

PRINTING INKS, PLATES AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT.

MOUNTING/PRESENTATIONAL
MATERIALS.
POINTS TO NOTE
WEEK: 8

MID PORTFOLIO EVALUATION.
WEEKS: 9-15

PRODUCING THE FINAL
PAINTING/PRINT BASED ON A
CAREFULLY SELECTED COMPOSITION.
WEEKS: 16-18

PERIOD OF SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE PORTFOLIO.
= ICT opportunity
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A112: GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
PRESENTATION OF THE
CANDIDATES’ GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION
PORTFOLIO, ENSURING
ALL RELEVANT
CONTEXTS, SOURCES,
LOCATIONS AND OTHER
ELEMENTS ARE
APPROPRIATELY
REFERENCED.
HOMEWORK OUTLINE
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idea
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TOPIC
FLOWER SHOW POSTER
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES

SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
PRODUCE FINAL COMPOSITIONS THAT
CONSOLIDATE IDEAS AND POTENTIAL
OUTCOMES.
 COMPLETE FINAL PIECE(S),
EVALUATE AND PRESENT.

CANDIDATES TO MIND MAP IDEAS.

COLLECTION OF RESOURCES AND
SUPPORTING IMAGERY.

PRACTICE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
SKILLS AND OTHER METHODS OF
SHOWING IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS.

RESEARCH THE WORK OF SELECTED

ALL WORK PRODUCE IN THE
CANDIDATES OWN TIME FOR THE ART
AND DESIGN PORTFOLIO SHOULD
CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A112: GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
FLOWER SHOW POSTER
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
DESIGNERS OR COMMERCIAL
PRACTITIONERS: TO INCLUDE LIBRARY
VISITS, INTERNET SEARCHES AND
FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE.

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PREPARATION FOR CLASS BASED
ACTIVITIES.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A113: PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC
DECAYING ROSES
TOPIC OUTLINE
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE

TO PROMOTE
CANDIDATES’
CREATIVITY USING
EITHER TRADITIONAL
AND/OR NEW MEDIA BY
RELATING THE THEME
TO THE WORK OF
OTHERS OR A BROADER
CRITICAL CONTEXT.


WEEKS: 1-3
TO REFINE
CANDIDATES’ IDEAS
USING A RANGE OF
RESOURCES, MEDIA
AND PHOTOGRAPHIC
TECHNIQUES,
INCLUDING


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idea
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



A PRESENTATION THAT EXPLORES THE
ROLE AND USE OF MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS OR MUSIC RELATED
SUBJECTS IN THE WORK OF A RANGE
OF ARTISTS AND ESTABLISHES THE
SCOPE OF THE TOPIC.
CANDIDATES TO PRODUCE A SERIES
OF DRAWINGS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA.

A COLLECTION OF
SLIDES/POSTERS/BOOKS SHOWING
THE WORK OF THE SELECTED ARTISTS.
GALLERY VISITS/GARDEN CENTRE
TRIPS/ BOTANICAL GARDEN
TRIPS/WORKSHOPS AND VISITING
PRACTITIONERS

SLR/DIGITAL SLR/COMPACT CAMERAS.
SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES
TO BE PRODUCED.

A COLLECTION OF PLANTS FOR STILL
LIFE AND INDIVIDUAL ITEM DRAWING.
CANDIDATES TO EXAMINE, ANALYSE
AND UNDERSTAND THE STYLE,
CONTENT AND MATERIALS USED BY
THE SELECTED ARTISTS.

LIGHTING AND BACKDROPS.

EXAMPLES OF PHOTOMONTAGE.

PHOTOSHOP PROGRAM OR OTHER
IMAGE MANIPULATION SOFTWARE.

DARKROOM EQUIPMENT AND/OR
IMAGE MANIPULATION SOFTWARE.
THE STUDENTS TO EXPERIMENT WITH
THE CONTENT AND COMPOSITION
FROM THEIR INITIAL RESEARCH.
USING COLLAGE AND OTHER
INTRODUCTORY LESSONS TO INCLUDE: 
PROJECT AIMS

INITIAL RESEARCH

DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL DIRECTIONS

CONTEXTUAL REFERENCE
WEEKS: 4-7

DEVELOPING, EXPLORING, REFINING
AND INVESTIGATING COMPOSITION,
MATERIALS, CONTENT AND CONTEXT.

EXPERIMENTATION IN EITHER
PHOTOSHOP, GRAPHIC OR PRINT
TECHNIQUES.

REVIEWING AND EVALUATING WORK IN
PROGRESS.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A113: PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
APPROPRIATE MEDIA THE CANDIDATES
ARE TO MAKE A SET OF COLOUR
STUDIES. THE PARTICULAR NATURE OF
COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA TO BE
NOTED AND EXPLORED.
PRINTMAKING AND
PHOTOSHOP
MANIPULATION.

TO ENHANCE
CANDIDATES’
RECORDING SKILLS
THROUGH TRADITIONAL
AND/OR DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY.

DEMONSTRATE PHOTOSHOP AND
OTHER DIGITAL MANIPULATION
TECHNIQUES

EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF WORKING
IN PRINTMAKING USING SUITABLE
IMAGES.


TO ESTABLISH GOOD
PRACTICE IN THE
SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE
CANDIDATES’
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idea
DECAYING ROSES
THE CANDIDATES’ TO EXPERIMENT
WITH PRINTING TECHNIQUES.

CANDIDATES TO REFINE THEIR IDEAS
IN PREPARATION FOR THE
PRODUCTION OF THEIR OUTCOME(S).

PRODUCE FINAL COMPOSITIONS THAT
CONSOLIDATE IDEAS AND POTENTIAL
SUGGESTED RESOURCES

MOUNTING/PRESENTATIONAL
MATERIALS.
POINTS TO NOTE
WEEK: 8

MID PORTFOLIO EVALUATION.
WEEKS: 9-15

PRODUCING THE FINAL PRINT/PRINTS
BASED ON A CAREFULLY SELECTED
COMPOSITION.
WEEKS: 16-18

PERIOD OF SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE PORTFOLIO.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A113: PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
PHOTOGRAPHIC
PORTFOLIO, ENSURING
ALL RELEVANT
CONTEXTS ARE
APPROPRIATELY
APPLIED.
HOMEWORK OUTLINE
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idea
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TOPIC
DECAYING ROSES
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
OUTCOMES.
 COMPLETE FINAL PIECE(S),
EVALUATE AND PRESENT.

CANDIDATES TO MIND MAP IDEAS.

COLLECTION OF RESOURCES AND
SUPPORTING IMAGERY.

PRACTICE PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS AND
OTHER METHODS OF SHOWING IDEAS
AND SOLUTIONS.

RESEARCH THE WORK OF SELECTED
PHOTOGRAPHERS OR COMMERCIAL
PRACTITIONERS: TO INCLUDE LIBRARY
VISITS, INTERNET SEARCHES AND
FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE.

PREPARATION FOR CLASS BASED

ALL WORK PRODUCE IN THE
CANDIDATES’ OWN TIME FOR THE
PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO SHOULD
CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A113: PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
DECAYING ROSES
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
ACTIVITIES.
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idea
= ICT opportunity
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A114: TEXTILE DESIGN
PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18 WEEKS


SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
TO PROMOTE
CANDIDATES’ CREATIVITY
IN TEXTILE DESIGN BY
RELATING THE THEME TO
THE WORK OF OTHERS OR
A BROADER CRITICAL
CONTEXT.


A COLLECTION OF
SLIDES/POSTERS/BOOKS SHOWING
THE WORK OF THE SELECTED TEXTILE
ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS.
WEEKS: 1-3
GALLERY VISITS/GARDEN CENTRE
TRIPS/ BOTANICAL GARDEN
TRIPS/WORKSHOPS AND VISITING
PRACTITIONERS

PROJECT AIMS

INITIAL RESEARCH

TO REFINE CANDIDATES’
IDEAS USING A RANGE OF
RESOURCES, MEDIA AND
TEXTILE TECHNIQUES,
INCLUDING APPLIQUÉ,
COLLAGE, STITCH AND
FABRIC.

SUPPORTING EMBELLISHMENT
STUDIES TO BE PRODUCED.

SEWING MACHINES AND STITCH
MATERIALS.
DEVELOPING
INDIVIDUAL
DIRECTIONS

CANDIDATES TO EXAMINE, ANALYSE
AND UNDERSTAND THE STYLE,
CONTENT AND MATERIALS USED BY
THE SELECTED TEXTILE DESIGNERS.

SUNFLOWERS FOR STILL LIFE AND
INDIVIDUAL ITEM DRAWING.

CONTEXTUAL
REFERENCE

CUTTING BOARDS, CRAFT KNIVES,
SCISSORS AND GLUE STICKS.

THE STUDENTS TO EXPERIMENT WITH
THE CONTENT AND COMPOSITION
FROM THEIR INITIAL RESEARCH.

EXAMPLES OF APPLIQUÉ AND
QUILTING.

USING COLLAGE, AND OTHER

WADDING, COTTON, FLEECE OR FELT.
TO ENHANCE
CANDIDATES’ RECORDING
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SUNFLOWER, APPLIQUÉ QUILT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
TOPIC OUTLINE

TOPIC

A PRESENTATION THAT EXPLORES THE
TECHNIQUES OF QUILT ASSEMBLY AND
RELATED SUBJECTS IN THE WORK OF A
RANGE OF TEXTILE ARTISTS AND
ESTABLISH THE SCOPE OF THE TOPIC.

CANDIDATES TO PRODUCE A SERIES
OF DRAWINGS USING A VARIETY OF
MATERIALS AND MEDIA.
INTRODUCTORY
LESSONS TO INCLUDE:
-
WEEKS: 4-7

DEVELOPING,
EXPLORING,
REFINING AND
INVESTIGATING
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A114: TEXTILE DESIGN
PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18 WEEKS
TOPIC
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
TOPIC OUTLINE
APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES THE
CANDIDATES ARE TO EXPLORE
COLOUR, TEXTURE AND PATTERN
THROUGH DETAILED OBSERVATION.
THE PARTICULAR NATURE OF COLLAGE
AND MIXED MEDIA TO BE NOTED AND
EXPLORED.
AND CONSTRUCTION
SKILLS THROUGH
DRAWING USING
MATERIALS AND
ASSEMBLING FROM
OBSERVATION.

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SUNFLOWER, APPLIQUÉ QUILT
TO ESTABLISH GOOD
PRACTICE IN THE
SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE
CANDIDATES’ TEXTILE
PORTFOLIO, ENSURING
ALL RELEVANT CONTEXTS
ARE APPROPRIATELY
APPLIED.
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idea

DEMONSTRATE STITCH AND OTHER
APPLIQUÉ TECHNIQUES

EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF WORKING
IN FABRIC USING SUITABLE IMAGES.

THE CANDIDATES’ TO EXPERIMENT
WITH SURFACE AND EMBELLISHMENT
TECHNIQUES.

CANDIDATES TO REFINE THEIR IDEAS
IN PREPARATION FOR THE
PRODUCTION OF THEIR OUTCOME(S).

PRODUCE FINAL COMPOSITIONS THAT
SUGGESTED RESOURCES

WOOLS, SCRIMS, LACE, BEADS, DYED
OR COMMERCIAL FABRICS.

MOUNTING/PRESENTATIONAL
MATERIALS.
POINTS TO NOTE
COMPOSITION,
MATERIALS,
CONTENT AND
CONTEXT.

EXPERIMENTATION
IN EITHER
APPLIQUÉ, STITCH
OR
EMBELLISHMENT
TECHNIQUES.


REVIEWING AND
EVALUATING WORK
IN PROGRESS.
WEEK: 8

MID PORTFOLIO
EVALUATION.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A114: TEXTILE DESIGN
PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18 WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
SUNFLOWER, APPLIQUÉ QUILT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
CONSOLIDATE IDEAS AND POTENTIAL
OUTCOMES.

COMPLETE FINAL PIECE(S), EVALUATE
AND PRESENT.
WEEKS: 9-15

PRODUCING THE
FINAL QUILT BASED
ON A CAREFULLY
SELECTED
MATERIALS AND
COMPOSITION.
WEEKS: 16-18

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idea
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PERIOD OF
SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF
THE PORTFOLIO.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A114: TEXTILE DESIGN
PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18 WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
HOMEWORK OUTLINE
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idea
TOPIC
SUNFLOWER, APPLIQUÉ QUILT
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES

CANDIDATES TO MIND MAP IDEAS.

COLLECTION OF RESOURCES AND
SUPPORTING IMAGERY.

PRACTICE APPLIQUÉ SKILLS AND
OTHER METHODS OF SHOWING IDEAS
AND SOLUTIONS.

RESEARCH THE WORK OF SELECTED
TEXTILE DESIGNERS OR COMMERCIAL
PRACTITIONERS: TO INCLUDE LIBRARY
VISITS, INTERNET SEARCHES AND
FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE.

PREPARATION FOR CLASS BASED
ACTIVITIES.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE

ALL WORK
PRODUCE IN THE
CANDIDATES’ OWN
TIME FOR THE
TEXTILE
PORTFOLIO
SHOULD CONFORM
TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF
CONTROLLED
ASSESSMENT.
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GCSE Art & Design
Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A115: THREE-DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC
SET DESIGN INSPIRED BY HENRI ROUSSEAU
TOPIC OUTLINE
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE

TO PROMOTE
CANDIDATES’
CREATIVITY IN THREEDIMENSIONAL DESIGN
BY RELATING THE
THEME TO THE WORK
OF OTHERS OR A
BROADER CRITICAL
CONTEXT.


WEEKS: 1-3
TO REFINE
CANDIDATES’ IDEAS
USING A RANGE OF
RESOURCES, MEDIA
AND 3D TECHNIQUES,
INCLUDING MODEL
MAKING AND SET


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idea
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A PRESENTATION THAT EXPLORES THE
ROLE AND FUNCTION OF SET DESIGN
RELATED TO THE WORK OF HENRI
ROUSSEAU AND ESTABLISHES THE
SCOPE OF THE TOPIC.

A COLLECTION OF
SLIDES/POSTERS/BOOKS SHOWING
THE WORK OF THE HENRI ROUSSEAU.
GALLERY VISITS/GARDEN CENTRE
TRIPS/ BOTANICAL GARDEN
TRIPS/WORKSHOPS AND VISITING
PRACTITIONERS.

CANDIDATES TO PRODUCE A SERIES
OF DRAWINGS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA.

SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHIC OR
TRANSPOSITIONAL STUDIES TO BE
PRODUCED.

CARD, HARDBOARD, FOAM BOARD.

A COLLECTION OF PLANTS FOR STILL
LIFE AND INDIVIDUAL ITEM DRAWING.
CANDIDATES TO EXAMINE, ANALYSE
AND UNDERSTAND THE STYLE,
CONTENT AND MATERIALS USED BY
THE SELECTED SET DESIGNERS.

RULERS, CRAFT KNIVES AND
ADHESIVES.

EXAMPLES OF SET DESIGNS.

PHOTOSHOP PROGRAM OR OTHER
IMAGE MANIPULATION SOFTWARE.

GENERAL CRAFT MATERIALS.

THE STUDENTS TO EXPERIMENT WITH
THE CONTENT, COMPOSITION,
BACKDROP AND WINGS FROM THEIR
INITIAL RESEARCH.
INTRODUCTORY LESSONS TO INCLUDE: 
PROJECT AIMS

INITIAL RESEARCH

DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL DIRECTIONS

CONTEXTUAL REFERENCE
WEEKS: 4-7

DEVELOPING, EXPLORING, REFINING
AND INVESTIGATING COMPOSITION,
MATERIALS, CONTENT AND CONTEXT.

EXPERIMENTATION IN STAGE
FURNISHINGS.

REVIEWING AND EVALUATING WORK IN
PROGRESS.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A115: THREE-DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
SET DESIGN INSPIRED BY HENRI ROUSSEAU
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES

DESIGN.
MOUNTING/PRESENTATIONAL
MATERIALS.
POINTS TO NOTE
WEEK: 8




TO ENHANCE
CANDIDATES’
RECORDING SKILLS
THROUGH DRAWING,
MODEL MAKING AND
SET DESIGN FROM
DIRECT OBSERVATION
OR RESEARCHED
MATERIALS.
TO ESTABLISH GOOD
PRACTICE IN THE
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idea
USING EITHER COLLAGE, MAQUETTE,
MODELS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE
MEDIA THE CANDIDATES ARE TO MAKE
A SERIES OF COLOUR STUDIES. THE
PARTICULAR NATURE OF COLLAGE,
MIXED MEDIA AND 3D DESIGN TO BE
NOTED AND EXPLORED.

CONSIDER STAGE FURNISHING OR
PROPS.

EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF WORKING
IN 3D USING SUITABLE IMAGES.

THE CANDIDATES’ TO EXPERIMENT
WITH CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
AND SURFACE DECORATION.
MID PORTFOLIO EVALUATION
WEEKS: 9-15

PRODUCING THE FINAL SET DESIGN
BASED ON A CAREFULLY SELECTED
COMPOSITION.
WEEKS: 16-18

PERIOD OF SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE PORTFOLIO.
= ICT opportunity
GCSE Art & Design
Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A115: THREE-DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE
CANDIDATES’ 3D
DESIGN PORTFOLIO,
ENSURING ALL
RELEVANT CONTEXTS
ARE APPROPRIATELY
APPLIED.
HOMEWORK OUTLINE
= Innovative teaching
idea
GCSE Art & Design
TOPIC
SET DESIGN INSPIRED BY HENRI ROUSSEAU
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES

CANDIDATES TO REFINE THEIR IDEAS
IN PREPARATION FOR THE
PRODUCTION OF THEIR OUTCOME(S).

PRODUCE FINAL COMPOSITIONS THAT
CONSOLIDATE IDEAS AND POTENTIAL
OUTCOMES.

COMPLETE FINAL PIECE(S), EVALUATE
AND PRESENT.

CANDIDATES TO MIND MAP IDEAS.

COLLECTION OF RESOURCES AND
SUPPORTING IMAGERY.

PRACTICE 3D CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
AND OTHER METHODS OF SHOWING
IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS.

RESEARCH THE WORK OF SELECTED
STAGE DESIGNERS OR COMMERCIAL
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
ALL WORK PRODUCE IN THE CANDIDATES’
OWN TIME FOR THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN PORTFOLIO SHOULD CONFORM
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CONTROLLED
ASSESSMENT.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A115: THREE-DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
SET DESIGN INSPIRED BY HENRI ROUSSEAU
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
PRACTITIONERS: TO INCLUDE LIBRARY
VISITS, INTERNET SEARCHES AND
FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE.

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idea
PREPARATION FOR CLASS BASED
ACTIVITIES.
= ICT opportunity
GCSE Art & Design
Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A116: CRITICAL AND
CONTEXTUAL STUDIES PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE


TO PROMOTE
CANDIDATES’
RESPONSES TO
WORKS OF ART BY
RELATING THE
THEME TO THE
WORK OF OTHERS
OR A BROADER
CRITICAL CONTEXT.
TO REFINE
CANDIDATES’ IDEAS
USING A RANGE OF
RESOURCES, MEDIA
AND ANALYTICAL
TECHNIQUES,
INCLUDING WRITTEN
= Innovative teaching
idea
GCSE Art & Design
TOPIC
ART NOUVEAU – AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE


WEEKS: 1-3

A PRESENTATION THAT EXPLORES THE
USE OF BOTANICAL FORMS IN ART
NOUVEAU AND THE USE OF RELATED
SUBJECT MATTER IN THE WORK OF A
RANGE OF ARTISTS. THIS ESTABLISHES
THE SCOPE OF THE TOPIC.
CANDIDATES TO PRODUCE A SERIES
OF ANALYTICAL DRAWINGS IN A
VARIETY OF MEDIA.

SUPPORTING WRITTEN STUDIES TO BE
PRODUCED.

CANDIDATES TO EXAMINE, ANALYSE
AND UNDERSTAND THE STYLE,
CONTENT AND MATERIALS USED BY
THE SELECTED ARTISTS.

THE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR
SKILLS OF ANALYSIS IN LOOKING AT,
AND INTERPRETING, WORKS OF ART

A COLLECTION OF
SLIDES/POSTERS/BOOKS SHOWING
THE WORK OF THE SELECTED ARTISTS.
GALLERY VISITS/GARDEN CENTRE
TRIPS/ BOTANICAL GARDEN
TRIPS/WORKSHOPS AND VISITING
PRACTITIONERS

SLR/DIGITAL SLR/COMPACT CAMERAS.

A COLLECTION OF PLANTS FOR STILL
LIFE AND INDIVIDUAL ITEM DRAWING.

EXAMPLES OF LAYOUT AND
TYPOGRAPHY.

EXAMPLES OF PHOTOMONTAGE.

PHOTOSHOP PROGRAM OR OTHER
IMAGE MANIPULATION SOFTWARE.

PAINTING/PRINT MATERIALS.
INTRODUCTORY LESSONS TO INCLUDE: 
PROJECT AIMS

INITIAL RESEARCH

CONTEXTUAL AND REFERENCE

DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL DIRECTIONS
WEEKS: 4-7

DEVELOPING, EXPLORING, REFINING
AND INVESTIGATING COMPOSITION,
MATERIALS, CONTENT AND CONTEXT.

EXPERIMENTATION IN EITHER
PHOTOSHOP, GRAPHIC OR
PAINTING/PRINT TECHNIQUES.

REVIEWING AND EVALUATING WORK IN
PROGRESS.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A116: CRITICAL AND
CONTEXTUAL STUDIES PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
ART NOUVEAU – AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
AND DESIGN.
AND PRACTICAL
EVALUATIONS.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES

POINTS TO NOTE
MOUNTING/PRESENTATIONAL
MATERIALS.
WEEK: 8




TO ENHANCE
CANDIDATES’
RECORDING SKILLS
THROUGH DRAWING
AND WRITTEN
OBSERVATIONS.
TO ESTABLISH
GOOD PRACTICE IN
THE SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF
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idea


USING A RANGE OF MATERIALS OR
PROCESSES CANDIDATES ARE TO
MAKE A SET OF COLOUR STUDIES OF
INDIVIDUAL ART WORKS. THE
PARTICULAR NATURE OF THE
MATERIALS USED TO BE NOTED AND
SHOW UNDERSTANDING.
EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF WORKING
IN PRINTMAKING USING SUITABLE
IMAGES.
THE CANDIDATES’ TO EXPERIMENT
WITH PAGE LAYOUT INCORPORATING
RELEVANT EXPLANATORY AND
MID PORTFOLIO EVALUATION.
WEEKS: 9-15

PRODUCING THE FINAL JOURNAL
BASED ON A CAREFULLY SELECTED
RESEARCH.
WEEKS: 16-18

PERIOD OF SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE CRITICAL AND
CONTEXTUAL PORTFOLIO.
= ICT opportunity
GCSE Art & Design
Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A116: CRITICAL AND
CONTEXTUAL STUDIES PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
THE CANDIDATES’
CRITICAL AND
CONTEXTUAL
PORTFOLIO,
ENSURING ALL
RELEVANT
CONTEXTS ARE
APPROPRIATELY
APPLIED.
HOMEWORK OUTLINE
= Innovative teaching
idea
GCSE Art & Design
TOPIC
ART NOUVEAU – AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
CRITICAL TEXT.

CANDIDATES TO REFINE THEIR IDEAS
IN PREPARATION FOR THE
PRODUCTION OF THEIR JOURNAL.

PRODUCE THE ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL
THAT CONSOLIDATES IDEAS AND
POTENTIAL OUTCOMES.

COMPLETE THE JOURNAL, EVALUATE
AND PRESENT.

CANDIDATES TO MIND MAP IDEAS.

COLLECTION OF ART NOUVEAU
RESOURCES AND SUPPORTING
IMAGERY.

PRACTICE CRITICAL ANALYSIS
THROUGH PRACTICAL ARTWORK AND
WRITTEN EVALUATIVE WORK.

RESEARCH THE WORK OF SELECTED
ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS OR OTHER

ALL WORK PRODUCE IN THE
CANDIDATES OWN TIME FOR THE
CRITICAL AND CONTEXTUAL
PORTFOLIO SHOULD CONFORM TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF CONTROLLED
ASSESSMENT.
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A116: CRITICAL AND
CONTEXTUAL STUDIES PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
ART NOUVEAU – AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
ART NOUVEAU PRACTITIONERS: TO
INCLUDE LIBRARY VISITS, INTERNET
SEARCHES AND FIRST HAND
EXPERIENCE.

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idea
PREPARATION FOR CLASS BASED
ACTIVITIES.
= ICT opportunity
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A117: APPLIED PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC
DECAYING ROSES
TOPIC OUTLINE
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE



A COLLECTION OF
SLIDES/POSTERS/BOOKS SHOWING
THE WORK OF THE SELECTED MURAL
ARTISTS AND THE VOCATIONAL
CONTEXT IN WHICH THE WORK WAS
PRODUCED.
WEEKS: 1-3



TO PROMOTE
CANDIDATES’
CREATIVITY IN
PAINTING AND
DRAWING BY RELATING
THE THEME IN A
VOCATIONAL NATURE,
USING COMMERCIAL
PRACTICES.
TO REFINE
CANDIDATES’ IDEAS
USING A RANGE OF
RESOURCES, MEDIA
AND TECHNIQUES IN A
CLIENT-RELATED
CONTEXT.
TO ENHANCE
CANDIDATES’
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idea
GCSE Art & Design

A PRESENTATION THAT EXPLORES THE
ROLE AND USE OF MURAL PAINTING IN
A VOCATIONAL CONTEXT. REVIEW THIS
COMMERCIAL PRACTICE USING THE
WORK OF A RANGE OF PRACTITIONERS
AND ESTABLISHES THE SCOPE OF THE
TOPIC.
CANDIDATES TO PRODUCE A SERIES
OF DRAWINGS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA,
WITH CONSIDERATIONS OF LOCATION,
SCALE AND MATERIALS TO BE USED.

SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES
TO BE PRODUCED.

CANDIDATES TO EXAMINE, ANALYSE
AND UNDERSTAND THE STYLE,
CONTENT AND METHODS USED BY THE
SELECTED PRACTITIONERS AND HOW
THESE CAN INFORM THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDENTS
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSES.

THE STUDENTS TO EXPERIMENT WITH
INTRODUCTORY LESSONS TO INCLUDE: 
PROJECT AIMS

INITIAL RESEARCH

DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL DIRECTIONS
LOCATION OR SITE VISITS/ FARM
VISITS/ BOTANICAL GARDEN
TRIPS/WORKSHOPS AND VISITING
PRACTITIONERS

CONTEXTUAL AND VOCATIONAL
REFERENCE

SLR/DIGITAL SLR/COMPACT CAMERAS.
WEEKS: 4-7

A COLLECTION OF ORGANIC PRODUCE
FOR STILL LIFE AND INDIVIDUAL ITEM
DRAWING.

CLIENT-FOCUSED BRIEF BASED ON
COMMERCIAL SCENARIOS.

EXAMPLES OF COLLAGE OR MIXED
MEDIA APPROACHES.

PHOTOSHOP PROGRAM OR OTHER
IMAGE MANIPULATION SOFTWARE.

DEVELOPING, EXPLORING, REFINING
AND INVESTIGATING COMPOSITION,
MATERIALS, CONTENT, CONTEXT AND
VOCATIONALITY.

EXPERIMENTATION IN EITHER
PHOTOSHOP, GRAPHIC OR PRINT
TECHNIQUES.

REVIEWING AND EVALUATING WORK IN
PROGRESS.
= ICT opportunity
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A117: APPLIED PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
TOPIC
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
THE CONTENT AND
RECORDING SKILLS
THROUGH DRAWING
AND PAINTING FROM
DIRECT OBSERVATION.
TO ESTABLISH GOOD
PRACTICE IN THE
SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE
CANDIDATES’ APPLIED
PORTFOLIO, ENSURING
ALL RELEVANT
CONTEXTS,
CONSIDERATIONS AND
VOCATIONAL
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idea
SUGGESTED RESOURCES

MOUNTING/PRESENTATIONAL
MATERIALS.
POINTS TO NOTE
WEEK: 8



DECAYING ROSES

USING DRAWING AND PAINTING AS
WELL AS OTHER APPROPRIATE MEDIA
THE CANDIDATES ARE TO PRODUCE A
SERIES OF PROTOTYPES. THE
PARTICULAR NATURE OF COLLAGE
AND MIXED MEDIA TO BE CONSIDERED
AND EXPLORED.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, HEALTH
AND SAFETY, COPYRIGHT AND ETHICAL
ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED.

EXPLORE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE
PRODUCTION OF BOTH 2D AND 3D
WORK IN THE PORTFOLIO.

THE CANDIDATES’ TO EXPERIMENT
WITH MURAL PAINTING TECHNIQUES.

CANDIDATES TO REFINE THEIR IDEAS
IN PREPARATION FOR THE
MID PORTFOLIO EVALUATION.
WEEKS: 9-15

PRODUCING THE FINAL PAINTING
BASED ON A CAREFULLY SELECTED
COMPOSITION.
WEEKS: 16-18

PERIOD OF SELECTION AND
PRESENTATION OF THE APPLIED
PORTFOLIO
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GCSE Art & Design
Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
OCR GCSE ART & DESIGN UNIT 1 A117: APPLIED PORTFOLIO
SUGGESTED
TEACHING
TIME
45 HOURS
15-18
WEEKS
TOPIC OUTLINE
CONNECTIONS ARE
APPROPRIATELY
INTEGRATED.
TOPIC
SUGGESTED TEACHING AND
HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES
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idea
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SUGGESTED RESOURCES
POINTS TO NOTE
PRODUCTION OF THEIR OUTCOME(S).


HOMEWORK OUTLINE
DECAYING ROSES
PRODUCE A FINAL COMPOSITION THAT
CONSOLIDATES IDEAS AND POTENTIAL
OUTCOMES.
COMPLETE FINAL PIECE TO SCALE,
EVALUATE AND PRESENT.

CANDIDATES TO MIND MAP IDEAS.

COLLECTION OF RESOURCES AND
SUPPORTING IMAGERY.

PRACTICE DRAWING AND PAINTING
SKILLS AND OTHER METHODS OF
SHOWING IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS.

RESEARCH THE WORK OF SELECTED
MURAL PAINTERS AND COMMERCIAL
PRACTITIONERS: TO INCLUDE LIBRARY
VISITS, INTERNET SEARCHES AND
FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE.

PREPARATION FOR CLASS BASED
ACTIVITIES.
ALL WORK PRODUCE IN THE CANDIDATES’
OWN TIME FOR THE APPLIED PORTFOLIO
SHOULD CONFORM TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF CONTROLLED
ASSESSMENT.
= ICT opportunity
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Sample GCSE Scheme of Work
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= ICT opportunity
GCSE Art & Design
Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A111
Working from direct observation – Sunflowers.
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school
and from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach
but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour. This may be integrated into a longer lesson and
developed further.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Students to experiment with a range of drawing materials and techniques,
reviewing and refining their ideas as the work progresses.
Objective 2
Students to accurately observe and record sunflower heads
Objective 3
Students to develop and extend their knowledge of the ways in which Van Gogh
used drawing to record floral subjects
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge

Show the students a digital presentation with examples of the work of Van Gogh. Examples
that illustrate his drawing style and technique (Vincent van Gogh: The Complete Works, CD
Rom as suggested: Teachers Support material: Resources). Encourage students to analyse
and comment on the examples on show. The discussion will indicate at what level the students’
present understanding has reached.
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Show the digital or visual presentation, showing a range of Van Gogh’s drawing
and painting techniques, (encourage discussion in response to the style and
approach).
5 minutes
A demonstration of the technique to be used with particular reference to bold
lines and strong areas of light and shade.
15 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes
GCSE Art & Design
Students to produce the first drawing from observation analysing the flower
head, with particular emphasis being placed on the drawing techniques shown in
the exemplar material and demonstration.
Group review of work in progress, highlighting good examples and reminder of
how tone and line can be used by detailed observation and careful application.
The students create more studies, exploring alternative viewpoints and
compositions. Attention could be drawn to the variety of mark making techniques
available and alternative materials to be considered, including pastel, charcoal,
paint and collage Different coloured backgrounds could be considered and the
effect that they might have on the work produced. Display the lesson’s work and
clear away materials.
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Consolidation
Time
Content
10 minutes
Discuss the resulting student work with teacher and student comment. Note any
observed differences in the handling of the media. Refer to the exemplar
material examined at the beginning of the lesson, note any connections that
could be made with the work of the students and identify good practice.
Extension work
Ask the students to look at other artists who have produced either drawings or
paintings from still life using flowers as the central element. Note the particular
qualities of the chosen medium and provide additional illustrations for the next
lesson.
Resources
www.artcyclopedia; www3.vangoghmuseum.nl; www.nationalgallery.org.uk
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A112
An introduction to Poster Design – A local flower show.
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school
and from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach
but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour. This may be integrated into a longer lesson and
developed further.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Students to present design proposals, reviewing and refining their ideas as the
work progresses.
Objective 2
Students to accurately compose visual elements with accompanying text
Objective 3
Students to develop and extend their knowledge of poster designs produced by
graphic designers
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge

Show the students a digital presentation with examples of poster designs from the London
Transport Museum. Examples could also include the work of Victorian travel illustrators.
Encourage students to analyse and comment on the examples on show. The discussion will
indicate at what level the students’ present understanding has reached, with particular
reference to design and layout.
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Show the digital or visual presentation, showing a range of London Transport
posters, (encourage discussion in response to the style and approach).
5 minutes
A demonstration of the technique to be used with particular reference to the
integration of text into the design.
15 minutes
5 minutes
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Students to produce the first drawing from either direct observation or collected
source material analysing the flower head, with particular emphasis being placed
on line drawing, layout and typography.
Group review of work in progress, highlighting good examples and reminder of
how alternative media such as ballpoint, fine line or felt tip pens can be used.
The students create more studies, using a second drawing tool and new
composition. Attention could be drawn to the variety of mark making techniques
available including cross-hatching or directional lines. Alternative typeface could
be considered and the impact that this may have on the work produced. Display
the lesson’s work and clear away materials.
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Consolidation
Time
Content
10 minutes
Discuss the resulting student work with teacher and student comment. Note any
observed differences in the handling of the media and graphic elements. Refer
back to the exemplar material examined at the beginning of the lesson, note any
connections that could be made with the work of the students and identify good
practice.
Extension work
Ask the students to look at contemporary poster design. Note the particular
qualities of layout and illustration, collecting printed examples from magazines or
newspapers for the next lesson.
Resources
London Transport Museum (www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk)
Bownes, D. & Green, O., 2008. London Transport posters - a century of art and
design. London, Lund Humphries.
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A113
Still-life photography – The structure of flowers.
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school
and from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach
but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour. This may be integrated into a longer lesson and
developed further.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Students to use an appropriate camera to record, either on film or digitally
selected flowers using a range of viewpoints, settings and exposures, reviewing
and refining their ideas as the work progresses.
Objective 2
Students to use basic studio lighting.
Objective 3
Students to develop and extend their knowledge of the ways in which
photographers, including Karl Blossfeldt have recorded in a photographic medium.
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge

Show the students a digital or illustrated presentation with examples of the work of Karl
Blossfeldt. Highlight specific examples that illustrate his photographic technique. Encourage
students to analyse and comment on the examples on show. The discussion will indicate at
what level the students’ present understanding of studio photography has reached.
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Show the digital or visual presentation, showing a selection of Blossfeldt
photography, making connections to Eadweard Muybridge (encourage
discussion in response to the viewpoints and compositions used).
5 minutes
A demonstration of the technique to be used with particular reference to
exposure settings and studio lighting.
15 minutes
Students to undertake the first period of the photo-shoot, with particular
emphasis being placed on the composition through the viewfinder.
5 minutes
Group review of work in progress, highlighting good examples of studio lighting
and successful viewpoints.
20 minutes
The students undertake the second period of the photo-shoot, exploring
alternative viewpoints, compositions, exposures and lighting effects. Different
coloured backgrounds could be considered and the effect that they might have
on the photographs produced. Equipment and films/ images to be appropriately
stored.
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
Consolidation
Time
Content
10 minutes
Discuss the resulting student work with teacher and student comment. Note any
observed differences in the handling of the media or insights gained. Refer to
the exemplar material examined at the beginning of the lesson, note any
connections that could be made with the work of the students and identify good
practice.
Extension work
Ask the students to look at other photographers who have use similar subject
matter within their photographic portfolios. Note the particular qualities of the
chosen subjects and provide additional photographic illustrations for the next
lesson.
Resources
Magnum Photographers
www.masters-of-photography.com
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A114
Designs for a quilt – Daffodils.
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school
and from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach
but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour. This may be integrated into a longer lesson and
developed further.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Students to experiment with a range of materials and techniques, reviewing and
refining their ideas as the work progresses.
Objective 2
Students to accurately observe and record daffodil stems in a form appropriate to
intentions
Objective 3
Students to develop and extend their knowledge of the ways in which quilt and
textile practitioners used drawing and materials to record floral subjects and
create designs
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge

Show the students a digital or visual presentation with examples of the work of Christine
Dobson. Examples that illustrate her drawing style, technique, materials used and methods of
construction. Encourage students to analyse and comment on the examples on show. The
discussion will indicate at what level the students’ present understanding has reached.
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Show the digital or visual presentation, showing a range of Christine Dobson’s
appliqué quilts, (encourage discussion in response to the style and approach).
5 minutes
A demonstration of the technique to be used with particular reference to repeat
pattern and rotated design.
15 minutes
Students to produce the first drawing from observation or collected sources
analysing the flower head and stem, with particular emphasis being placed on
repeating the design using a grid formation as shown in the exemplar material
and demonstration.
5 minutes
Group review of work in progress, highlighting good examples and reminder of
how rotation of design can be used to enhance visual effect.
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The students continue studies, exploring tone to create a sense of pattern or
depth. Attention could be drawn to sections of selected interest. Colour and
pattern could be considered and the affect that they might have on the work
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produced. Display the lesson’s work and clear away materials.
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
Consolidation
Time
Content
10 minutes
Discuss the resulting student work with teacher and student comment. Note any
observed differences in the handling of the media, pattern and rotation. Refer to
the exemplar material examined at the beginning of the lesson, note any
connections that could be made with the work of the students and identify good
practice.
Extension work
Ask the students to look at other textile artists who have produced quilts using
flowers as the central element. Note the particular qualities of the chosen
medium and provide additional illustrations for the next lesson.
Resources
Christine Dobson, UK: Designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
The Victoria and Albert Museum (www.vam.ac.uk)
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A115
Producing ceramic tiles – Inspired by Kate Malone
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school
and from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach
but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour. This may be integrated into a longer lesson and
developed further.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Students to produce a ceramic tile, reviewing and refining the piece as the work
progresses.
Objective 2
Students to experience slab and modelling techniques.
Objective 3
Students to develop and extend their knowledge of the ways in which Kate
Malone produced ceramic forms inspired by natural forms.
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge

Show the students a digital or visual presentation with examples of the work of Kate Malone.
Examples that illustrate her ceramic pieces and the techniques used. Encourage students to
analyse and comment on the examples on show. The discussion will indicate at what level the
students’ present understanding has reached.
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Show the digital or visual presentation, showing a range of Kate Malone’s
ceramic techniques with particular emphasis on floral inspired work, (encourage
discussion in response to the style and approach).
5 minutes
A demonstration of the technique to be used with particular reference to 3D relief
and surface texture.
15 minutes
Students to produce the clay slab cut to size and create rough surface for relief
decoration.
5 minutes
Group review of work in progress, highlighting good examples and reminder of
how secure attachment in the second stage is essential.
20 minutes
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The students create the surface elements and attach using slip and press
methods. Attention could be drawn to the effect of the drying process. Alternative
shapes or forms could be considered and the affect that they might have on the
work produced and the methods of construction. Display the lesson’s work and
clear away materials.
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
Consolidation
Time
Content
10 minutes
Discuss the resulting student work with teacher and student comment. Note any
observed differences in the handling of the media. Refer to the exemplar
material examined at the beginning of the lesson, note any connections that
could be made with the work of the students and identify good practice.
Extension work
Ask the students to look at other ceramicists who have produced ceramic pieces
using natural forms as the central element or inspiration. Note the particular
qualities of the chosen piece or ceramicist and provide additional illustrations for
the next lesson.
Resources
www.katemalone.com, www. adriansassoon.com
The Jackfield Tile Museum, Ironbridge (www.ironbridge.org.uk)
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A116
Study sheet – Art Nouveau.
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school
and from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach
but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Students to make and present the introduction section for a pamphlet, reviewing
and refining content and composition as the work progresses.
Objective 2
Students to provide illustrations and accompanying text
Objective 3
Students to develop and extend their knowledge of the ways in which Emile Galle
and Louis Comfort Tiffany used floral subject matter as a stimulus for design.
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge

Show the students a digital or illustrated presentation with examples of the work of Art Nouveau
practitioners and associated design. Examples that illustrate exhibition booklets or catalogues
would provide additional guidance. The discussion will indicate at what level the students’
present understanding has reached.
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Show the digital or visual presentation, showing a range of information sheets
and introduction examples (encourage discussion in response to the style and
approach).
5 minutes
Detailed guidance in terms of content and illustrations required.
15 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes
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Students to produce the first draft and relevant illustrations, with particular
emphasis being placed on personal response as shown in the exemplar material
and demonstration.
Group review of work in progress, highlighting good examples and reminder of
how a personal response is essential.
The students continue the production of the work with consideration of the
illustrations to be used. Attention could be drawn to layout and typography.
Different interpretations and practitioners could be considered and the affect that
they might have on the work produced. Display the lesson’s work and clear away
materials.
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Consolidation
Time
Content
10 minutes
Discuss the resulting student work with teacher and student comment. Note any
observed differences in the use of information and personal response. Refer to
the exemplar material examined at the beginning of the lesson, note any
connections that could be made with the work of the students and identify good
practice.
Extension work
Ask the students to consider the next page and research the practitioners to be
highlighted in this section. Collect additional illustrations for the chosen subject
matter as preparation for the next lesson.
Resources
www.artcyclopedia.com
The Victoria and Albert Museum (www.vam.ac.uk)
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A117
Urban Farm – Wild flower mural.
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school
and from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach
but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour. This may be integrated into a longer lesson and
developed further.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Students to experiment with a range of drawing materials and techniques,
reviewing and refining their ideas as the work progresses.
Objective 2
Students to accurately observe and record wild flowers as preparatory studies for
a mural.
Objective 3
Students to develop and extend their knowledge of the ways in which designers or
mural artists have incorporated or used floral subject matter as the stimulus for
their designs.
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge

Show the students a digital or illustrated presentation with examples of the work of mural
artists. Examples that show mural styles, techniques, scale and location to be used.
Encourage students to analyse and comment on the examples on show. The discussion will
indicate at what level the students’ present understanding has reached.
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Show the digital or visual presentation, showing a range of mural art and
techniques, (encourage discussion in response to the style and approach).
5 minutes
A demonstration of the techniques and possible approaches to be used with
particular reference to scale and materials.
15 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes
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Students to produce the first drawing from observation and/or collected sources
analysing the wild flowers, with particular emphasis being placed on the applied
considerations.
Group review of work in progress, highlighting good examples and giving
reminders of how the work produced is for specific chosen locations.
The students create more studies, exploring alternative sources, materials and
compositions. Attention could be drawn to mixed media. Alternative locations
could be considered and the effect that this might have on how the work is
viewed. Display the lesson’s work and clear away materials.
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
Consolidation
Time
Content
10 minutes
Discuss the resulting student work with teacher and student comment. Note any
observed differences in the handling of the media, scale and design. Refer to
the exemplar material examined at the beginning of the lesson, note any
connections that could be made with the work of the students and identify good
practice.
Extension work
Ask the students to look at other artists who have produced murals in response
to a given brief. Note the particular qualities of the chosen medium and provide
additional illustrations for the next lesson.
Resources
www.britisharts.co.uk; www.publicartonline.org.uk
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
OCR GCSE Art & Design Unit 1 A120
Question 3 Clocks and Watches (SAM Section1: Starting Points)
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school
and from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach
but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour. This may be integrated into a longer lesson and
developed further.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Students to experiment with a range of drawing materials and techniques,
reviewing and refining their ideas as the work progresses.
Objective 2
Students to accurately observe and from the following: wristwatches, alarm clocks
or egg timers.
Objective 3
Students to develop and extend their knowledge of the ways in which Salvador
Dali used drawing and painting to record the selected subject, integrating the
item(s) into surreal paintings.
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge

Outline to the student the structure of research for the OCR Set-task and provide guidance in
respect of the work of Dali. Encourage the student to analyse and comment on the examples
and advice given. The discussion will indicate at what level the students’ present understanding
has reached and the candidates intentions for the preparatory period.
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Outline the regulations for the preparatory period (common to all students).
5 minutes
Specific guidance to students in respect of drawing from observation for
preparatory studies.
15 minutes
5 minutes
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Students to produce the first drawing from observation analysing the selected
timepiece, with particular emphasis being placed on the accuracy of observation
shown in the exemplar material and demonstration.
Group review of work in progress, highlighting good examples and reminder of
how tone and line can be used by detailed observation and careful application.
The students create more studies, exploring alternative viewpoints and
compositions. Attention could be drawn to the variety of mark making techniques
available and alternative materials to be considered, including pastel, charcoal,
paint and collage Different coloured backgrounds could be considered and the
effect that they might have on the work produced.
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Sample GCSE Lesson Plan
Consolidation
Time
Content
10 minutes
Discuss the resulting student work with teacher and student comment. Note any
observed differences in the handling of the media. Refer to the exemplar
material examined at the beginning of the lesson, note any connections that
could be made with the work of the students and identify good practice.
Extension work
Ask the students to look at other surreal artists who have produced either
drawings or paintings that relate to the chosen theme.
Resources
fundaciogala-salvadordali.org
www.tate.org.uk
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