ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024 Art

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ART (60)
Aims:
1. To acquire a knowledge of artistic terms, facts, 2. To develop an interest in the world of art.
concepts, theories and principles in drawing and
3. To develop an artistic attitude and values through
painting, i.e. imagination, creativity, expression,
the study of art.
aesthetic sense, organisation, observation and
interest. 4. To acquire skills in observations, handling tools
and drawing illustrations.

CLASSES IX AND X

PART 1: EXTERNAL EXAMINATION PAPER 3 (3 hours) Original Imaginative
Composition in Colour
There will be four papers, candidates will be required
to offer any two papers: A paper containing a list of alternative subjects will be
Paper 1: (3 hours) Drawing and / or Painting from given to candidates one week before the examination.
Still Life - 100 Marks The actual composition will be executed in the
examination room after a period of not less than 7 days
Paper 2: (3 hours) Drawing and / or Painting from
from the distribution of the paper to the candidates;
Nature - 100 Marks
sketches or other notes must not be taken into the
Paper 3: (3 hours) Original Imaginative Composition examination room. Since this is a test of original work,
in Colour - 100 Marks it would be inappropriate for any form of guidance to
Paper 4: (3 hours) Applied Art - 100 Marks be given to candidates other than that printed on the
question paper. A variety of themes will be set; these
PAPER 1 (3 hours) Drawing and / or Painting from may be given in the form of titles indicating the subject
Still Life or of specified subjects for inclusion in composition,
A group of objects which will be artificial or natural or in any other form that will stimulate the
and may include such things as cut flowers, fruits, imagination. Candidates should base their work, if
vegetables, a growing plant, as well as domestic or possible, on scenes which they have themselves
other artificial objects: the group may be drawn or observed. Any style or technique including that which
painted. The work can be carried out, if the candidate is traditional in the candidate’s own area may be used.
wishes, in relation to the surroundings or the part of PAPER 4 (3 hours) Applied Art
the room in which the group is placed. If the group is
painted, the background must be included. Candidates will be required to answer any one
question. The object of this paper is to test the ability
PAPER 2 (3 hours) Drawing and / or Painting from
of candidates in craftwork where the material is
Nature
restricted to flat paper, ink and/or colour. Questions
This paper is divided into two separate sections. will be set requiring the design and execution of the
Candidates may offer either A or B. In both sections, following:
the subject may be interpreted freely, either in a  the page of a book, book cover, or end paper;
decorative or in a realistic manner.
 a notice or pictorial poster;
A. Study of the structure of natural forms: such as a
spray or branch, which may include flowers,  a card such as Christmas card or invitation card, or
foliage or fruit, fossils, bones, etc. Candidates are emblem;
expected to reveal their appreciation of natural  a patterned paper for a specific purpose.
growth or structure by means of drawing or
Several but not all of these alternative subjects will be
painting.
set, and candidates will be required to select any one
B. A subject will be set for drawing or painting out of of them. There will be an opportunity to make full use
doors. There should be evidence of a direct study of the calligrapher's art withdrawn and painted, pen-
from nature. made or brush-written lettering.

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Notes carried out on stiff boards, or which is mounted
(a) Any medium may be used provided that it is cannot be accepted. The paper used by candidates
suitable for the subject. Painted work must be must not be less than 35 cm x 25 cm and the work
carried out in a quick-drying medium and must be submitted must fill or approximately fill the page.
completely dry before it is dispatched. When (g) All drawing must be packed flat and not rolled.
acrylic paint is used for examination work, it must Half-Imperial and Royal sheets should be folded
be mixed with water. All paints used must be of across the middle, when drawings are too large to
adequate quality; if coloured crayons or chalk are enclose in the envelopes provided, it is essential
used, they must have a range and quality that the information required on the front of the
comparable with that of paints and must be envelope be given and that the envelope itself be
carefully fixed at the examination centre before packed in the same parcel with the drawings.
the work is sent to the Examiner. Monochrome (h) Examiners are caused great inconvenience by
may be used where permitted by the regulations candidates failing to write their examination
for each Paper but will not be accepted as number either clearly or correctly, thus making
satisfying the requirement in respect of colour for identification difficult. Schools are asked to co-
Paper 3. operate by impressing upon candidates that they
(b) Candidates must use their judgement with regard must write their names on drawings and paintings
to (i) the size of a drawing or painting (ii) the on the front (top right-hand corner) and also on the
proportion of height to width within the space back of their assignments.
available. In all cases credit will be given to good They must not write anything else on the front of
composition. the picture. Failure to observe this instruction may
(c) In each of Papers 1 to 3, the test is of free drawing result in loss of marks.
or painting. Therefore, any mechanical means for
Standing Instructions for Supervisors
the execution of the drawing or painting (such as
measuring or ruling) are not allowed. Instruments PAPERS 1 and 2:
and tracing papers are allowed for Paper 4, but The printed 'Instructions' for these papers, which are
candidates are advised to restrict their use as far as sent to schools well in advance of the examination,
possible. will be limited, as far as possible, to the subjects of the
(d) Where question papers or printed instructions tests. They are for the use of the Supervisors only, in
provide for alternative groups, etc., the Supervisor consultation with the Art teacher.
in consultation with an Art Teacher will decide
which of these alternatives is to form the subject It is important that early attention should be given to
of the examination, after taking account of local the provision of the subjects required. In both Papers
convenience, etc. At centres for candidates from 1 and 2, alternative assignment must be set if required
more than one school, both of the alternative by candidates.
subjects in Paper 2 (Plant Drawing) must be The group or subject should be arranged so that each
provided if they are required by schools or candidate obtains an uninterrupted view; for Paper 1
candidates. and 2, candidates should not be more than 4 m from
(e) Suitable alternative subjects will be provided for the group. Candidates may form a semicircle but not a
the different areas, so far as this may appear complete circle round the groups; more than one
desirable. Account will be taken of different session may be arranged if there is a large number of
climatic conditions in the selection of flower candidates. The examination must be held in good
specimens, etc. light but care must be taken that the sunlight does not
fall upon the group or subject while work is in
(f) The paper supplied for use in the examination progress. If the group or subject is painted, the
room will be about 35cm x 25 cm. Schools or
background must be included.
candidates wishing to work on a large scale, not
larger than Half-Imperial or Royal (65 cm x 50 The surface on which the group of objects for Paper 1
cm) or on a different type of tone or paper, will be and the group for painting only in Paper 2 is arranged
at liberty to provide their own. Work which is must be below the level of the candidate's eye-level.

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Drawing and / or Painting from Nature: (2) Suggested topics for practical work:
Alternative A. Study of the structure of natural forms: (i) Pottery work.
It is desirable that each candidate be given a separate (ii) Sculpture; any medium.
specimen and be permitted to handle and arrange
them. (iii) Carving in any available material: e.g.
wood, plaster, stone.
If the specimens named in the Instruction are not
available, Supervisors may, with the assistance of the (iv) Panel or relief in clay or plaster.
Art teacher, substitute other specimens as similar as (v) Block-printing, batik, tie and dye, etc., on
possible to those which have been set. The name of the
any material.
specimen used must be stated on the back of the
drawing in small block letters. (vi) Printing from original wood or lino block.
Sprays, when these are set, must be reasonably large (vii) Creative Photography.
and full and in good condition: they should be
(viii) Cartoon and portrait drawing.
displayed in a vase or bottle and be clearly visible
against a plain background. The container must not be (ix) Animation.
drawn.
(B) Finished Work
Or
In addition to the course work the candidates will
Alternative B. Direct study of nature: have to submit four pieces of finished Artwork
A subject is to be set for drawing or painting out of for assessment by the External Examiner. The
doors. Evidence of direct study in the outdoors must topics on which these pieces of Artwork may be
be discernible. based can be taken from the syllabus or from any
of the topics listed in (A) (2) above or from any
Original Imaginative Composition in Colour:
other aspect of Art.
Copies of the Paper are to be given to the candidates
(C) Assessment
at least a week before the paper is taken in the
examination room. Candidates should be instructed to The teacher and the External Examiner will
bring their copies of the questions paper with them at assess the Artwork of the candidates on
the time fixed for this examination. impression by placing the work of the candidates
in groups, giving the following aspects due
Applied Art:
consideration:
At centres where necessary arrangements can be
 Imaginative expression.
made, candidates may cut and print from a block in the
examination room. Folded and cutout paper may be  Quality of pattern, line and materials.
used in making designs. A collage may be used.
 Skill in the use of tools and materials.
PART 2:
 Use of colour.
(To be assessed internally by the School - 100 marks).
Other aspects may also be considered depending
Practical Work in Art on the nature of the practical work.
(A) Course Work (D) Award of Marks (100 Marks)
(1) Candidates will be required to practice sketching, Subject Teacher (Internal Examiner) 50 marks
painting, drawing, etc., in preparation for the
External Examiner 50 marks
examination. They will also undertake practical
work on any of the topics suggested below. The The total marks obtained out of 100 are to be sent
practical work of the candidates will be assessed to the Council by the Head of the school.
by the teacher as course work. The teacher is free The Head of the school will be responsible for the
to assess the course work either on the basis of online entry of marks on the Council’s CAREERS
continuous assessment or on the basis of
portal by the due date.
periodical tests.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN ART - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
Criteria Preparation Procedure/ Testing Observation Inference/ Results Presentation

Grade I Size, perspective, placement Shapes, likeness, flow Usage of light and darkness, Perfect mastery over the Inspired, technically
(4 marks) and left-over spaces utilized of drawing and flow of colour scheme, texture- colour, brush handling and the sound and good to
well. line. innovation instruments used. eyes.

Grade II Any one aspect is wrong. Any one aspect is All the above aspects are Good handling of above All above aspects are
(3 marks) wrong. without innovation. aspects. without inspiration.

Grade III Any two aspects are wrong. Any two aspects are All the above aspects are Poor handling of some aspects. Good to the eyes but
(2 marks) wrong. without proper texture. with technical errors.

Grade IV Any three aspects are Any three aspects are Only one aspect is proper Poor handling of most aspects. Not so presentable and
(1 mark) wrong. wrong. with technical errors.

Grade V All the aspects are wrong. All the aspects are All the aspects are wrong. Poor in all aspects. Unappealing in all
(0 marks) wrong. aspects.

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