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%