Component 1: Portfolio
Overview
Component 1 is the coursework portfolio - your sustained body of work produced across the full duration of the IGCSE course. It is worth 60% of the total mark and is the main vehicle through which all four assessment objectives are evidenced. Unlike the Externally Set Assignment, which is set by Cambridge, the Portfolio begins with your own choice of starting point. That freedom is also the challenge: without a clear strategy for building a coherent body of work over an extended period, the Portfolio can become a collection of disconnected exercises rather than a project that grows.
This note explains how to choose and develop a starting point, how to structure the portfolio across the course, what a strong submission includes, and how the work is assessed.
Objectives
- Research, develop and present a portfolio that demonstrates how ideas have been explored and developed over the duration of the course.
- Show how the four assessment objectives have been met through the body of work selected.
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Component 1: Portfolio. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- What percentage of the total CIE IGCSE Art and Design mark does Component 1 (Portfolio) represent? A. 40% B. 50% C. 60% D. 75% Answer: C
- Which of the following best describes a well-focused starting point for a portfolio project? A. 'Art' B. 'Nature' C. 'Colour' D. 'The geometric patterns formed by cracked and dried mud surfaces' Answer: D
- A student selects their 15 most technically impressive individual pieces for Component 1. What is the most likely weakness in this selection strategy? A. 15 pieces is too many for a portfolio B. The selection may not provide balanced evidence across all four assessment objectives C. Technically impressive work never earns high marks D. Individual pieces should not be included without sketchbook pages Answer: B
- In Component 1, each assessment objective is marked across the whole submission rather than page by page. What does this imply for how a student should build the portfolio? A. Only the single best page matters B. Sustained, balanced evidence of all four AOs matters more than one outstanding piece C. The number of pages is the main thing assessed D. Each AO should be confined to its own separate page Answer: B
- Which of the following is the strongest reason to spread a portfolio project across the whole course rather than producing it near the deadline? A. Teachers require a minimum number of lessons B. Work made over time shows genuine progression and development, which examiners reward C. Older paper looks more authentic D. It uses less material Answer: B
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