Students are instructed to continue working on their A3 etching using techniques like shading and texture. They should also prepare an outline of their chosen image for the upcoming mock GCSE exam, where they will complete an A1 tonal drawing under exam conditions based on their collection theme. Prior to the exam, students should organize what they will draw, and can bring support materials like photos, sketches, and example drawings, but not listen to audible music.

1. Monday31st October
-Begin your A3 Etching using all
the techniques you have learnt to
create dimension, shade, tone
and texture.
-Draw the outline of your chosen
image for your Mock Exam ready
to complete (you should also
have a good quality printed image
of your chosen photograph)

3. GCSE Mock Art Exam:
-Arrive at 8:20 in the Art/Tech Foyer… look at the list to find out what
room you are in (D5, D6 or D8)
-Find your place and set up your objects, photos, tonal pencils,
A1 paper (can have a prepared outline)
-You will be working to a normal school day but you will be under
Exam conditions creating an A1 tonal drawing on your collection
theme .
Prior to the Exam
-Organise what you are going to draw (speak to
Miss May/Miss Emin if you need advice)
-You can bring in practice drawings, photos, your
sketchbook and example drawings for support.
-You can draw a basic outline on your A1 paper
before the exam so be organised!
DON’T FORGOT
YOUR TONAL
PENCILS…
You can listen
to music but
it shouldn’t
be heard!