Suggested Learning and Teaching Sequence for the DSE Visual Arts Curriculum

 Level  Topic
 F4 Practical:
• Skill Exploration		 –

• Charcoal Drawing
• Pastel Drawing
• Watercolour Drawing
• Ceramic
• Acrylic Painting
• Oil Pastel Drawing
• Chinese Painting
Art Appreciation:
• Art History
• Art Appreciation Skills		 –

• From Cave Art to Modern Art
• Observation, Analysis, Interpretation and Judgment
Portfolio:
• Theme setting
• Starting Artwork 1		 –

• First-hand and second-hand research
• Mind mapping
• Practice
 F5 Practical:
• Skill Exploration		 –

• Comic Drawing
• Stop Motion
Art Appreciation:
• Art History		 –

• Hong Kong Art
• Chinese Art
• Primitive Art
Portfolio:
• Artwork 1, 2, 3		 –

• Development, Self-reflection and Improvement
 F6 Practical:
• Skill Exploration		 –

• Mixed Media
Art Appreciation:
• Past Paper Practices		 –

• Comparison of different Art Movements
Portfolio:
• Artwork 4
• Review of Artwork 1, 2, 3		 –

• Development, Self-reflection and Improvement

Assessment

Public examination Paper 1: Visual presentation of a theme
—Part A (Art appreciation and criticism): 10%
—Part B (Art making): 40%
School-based Assessment Submit ONE portfolio which should consist of:
—(a) Research workbook: 20%
—(b) Artwork/Critical studies: 30%