AQA GCSE ART AND DESIGN (Art, Craft and Design) Component 2 Externally set assignment

AQA GCSE ART AND DESIGN (Art, Craft and Design) Component 2 Externally set assignment 2 IB/ G/Jun18/8201/X Your work will be marked according to how well you have shown evidence of: • Developing ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources. • Refining work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes. • Recording ideas, observations and insights relevant to your intentions as work progresses. • Presenting a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language. Choose one of the following starting points and produce a personal response. 0 1 Human figure Many artists, craftspeople and designers are inspired by the human figure. Pablo Picasso depicted the human figure in many different styles. Jaume Plensa’s site-specific sculptures show the human figure in a thoughtful manner. Graphic illustrator Derek Gores uses magazine paper to create collaged portraits. The works of photographer Alexander Yakovlev and ceramicist Karen Elizabeth Vaughan capture dancers in motion. Raija Jokinen portrays everyday life and human emotion in her textile sculptures. Investigate appropriate sources and create your own work in response to Human figure