Visual Arts

{"examination": "CSEC Visual Arts", "syllabus_topics": {"Two-Dimensional Expressive Forms": ["Drawing: proficiencies in wet and dry media (graphite, pen and ink, charcoal), techniques (stippling, hatching), and drawing from direct observation (still life, human figure, nature)", "Painting and Mixed-media: creation of preparatory sketches, application of color schemes (analogous, triad) and value scales, and exploration of media (acrylic, gouache, watercolor) and techniques (impasto, collage, pointillism)", "Graphics and Visual Communication: layout techniques (manual and CAD), digital image capture and editing, typographic lettering styles, and product design (logos, posters, brochures, billboards)", "Printmaking: creation of plates, blocks (linoleum, wood, metal), and silkscreens; methods of image transfer; and edition printing using relief, intaglio, and screen techniques", "Textile Design and Manipulation: surface design techniques (tie-dye, batik, block printing, embroidery) and fabric manipulation (smocking, quilting, pleating, tucking)"], "Three-Dimensional Expressive Forms": ["Sculpture: production of sculptural forms (representational and non-representational) using additive, subtractive, and construction processes with materials like wood, clay, metal, and plaster", "Ceramics: ceramic techniques including hand building (coiling, slabbing) and mechanical processes (throwing), surface decoration (glazing, sgraffito, incising), and the firing process", "Leathercraft: leather processing (tanning, fleshing), manipulation techniques (moulding, skiving, bevelling), and assembly (lacing, riveting, gluing) for utilitarian or decorative articles", "Fibre and Decorative Product Design: fibre arts (basketry, macramé, weaving), paper-making, and creation of decorative items like jewellery, soft toys, and accessories using natural and man-made materials"], "Theory, Process and Practice (Reflective Journal)": ["Reflective Journaling: a record of the candidate's source of inspiration, art-making process, theoretical research, and personal reflections on two chosen expressive forms", "Art Criticism and Analysis: investigating and critiquing the work of Caribbean and international artists to understand their style, content, influences, and use of design principles", "Socio-cultural and Economic Value: analyzing the functions of art in society, cultural preservation, and career/entrepreneurial opportunities in the visual arts field", "Occupational Health and Safety: application of safety procedures in the workshop, including the proper selection/handling of tools and the management of hazardous materials"]}}