High School Painting And Drawing Projects

A Coursework project by Amanda Zheng, ACG Parnell College. Amanda achieved 95% for this project and was awarded Top in NZ for A Level Art.

Awarded full marks: Exhibition Work, Comparative Study and Process Portfolio by Enrico Giori, St. Louis School of Milan (completed as part of the IB Visual Arts syllabus 2016).

A selection of works and commentaries from Ratthamnoon Prakitpong, a graduate from Thai Chinese International School in Bangkok, Thailand. Ratthamnoon was one of sixteen students worldwide to receive a score of 100% on his AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio in 2015.

Emily Fielding gained 100% for A Level Art, while studying at Kennet School, England. Emily shares tips and advice for students who are sitting the A2 Art exam.

This article features the A2 Coursework project of Emily Fielding, completed while studying Edexcel A Level Art and Design at Kennet School, England. Emily gained 100% (A*).

International Baccalaureate artwork by Iris Cheung from Sha Tin College, Hong Kong. Iris challenges perceptions of identity through paint and photography.

Awesome A Level artwork by Elena Tomas Bort, completed at the Laude British School of Vila-real, Spain. Elena’s focuses upon how to draw eyes so that they reveal emotions and reflect messages about life.

This coursework project was completed by Agnes Fung while studying CIE IGCSE Art and Design at Harrow International School, Hong Kong. Agnes gained an A* Grade (97%), focusing upon Painting and Related Media.

This article features the outstanding paintings and drawings of Sophie Cahill, completed as part of her A Level Personal Investigation in her final year of high school.

Kate Powell has shared her Art projects on social media platforms since she was fifteen years old. She has over 12,000 fans on Facebook and 34,000 followers on tumblr.

Enrico Giori’s CIE IGCSE Art exam project, completed while studying Art and Design at St. Louis High School, Italy. Enrico was awarded 97% (A*) overall.

This article features the Higher Level Investigation Workbook IWB and Studio Work of Naomi Ng, completed as part of her IB Visual Arts Diploma Programme at Sha Tin College. Naomi gained Level 7 overall.

This IGCSE Art and Design Coursework project was completed by Olivia Williamson while studying at The Academy International School, Mallorca. Olivia specialised in Painting and Related Media and was awarded 99%; the highest result in Spain.

These coloured pencil drawings were completed by Sucha Chantaprasopsuk, as part of her AP Studio Art Drawing qualification at Reavis High School. She was awarded full marks.

This CIE AS Level Art & Design examination and coursework project was produced by Hamad Ali of Cordoba School for A levels, Pakistan. Hamad Ali was awarded A* overall for A Level Art.

Want to draw cartoons or fantasy illustrations as part of your high school Art project? This AP Studio Concentration project by Seokkyun Hong was awarded full marks. It is essential viewing for students and teachers alike.

This phenomenal IGCSE Art Coursework project gained 100% and was awarded Top in the World for the CIE October examination session.

This Edexcel GCSE Art Coursework project explores architectural spaces, daily life and routine. It was completed by Samantha Li and was awarded full marks.

This GCSE Art exam was awarded full marks and explores a fantasy / spiritualistic interpretation of the topic ‘Force’. It was completed by Samantha Li, while studying at West Island School, Hong Kong.

A CIE A2 Level Art and Design project by Alice Ham, ACG Parnell College, New Zealand. It was awarded 99% (A*).

This is Enrico Giori’s IGCSE Art Coursework project, completed while studying at St. Louis High School, Italy. Enrico was awarded 97% overall for IGCSE Art

This innovative A* portraiture project pushes the boundaries and uses modern technology such as laser cutters in a way that is exciting and rare among Painting / Fine Art students.

This outstanding Painting and Related Media Coursework project was awarded Top in the World for the CIE examinations. It explores self-portraiture and ‘Identity’.

Some themes can be difficult to explore first-hand. Ruth gained 100% for her Edexcel A Level Art (Unit 3) Coursework project exploring War.

An A* AQA GCSE Art and Design exam project by Charlotte Cook. The project was based upon the theme of ‘Self Image’ and was completed at South Hunsley School, England, United Kingdom.

This exemplary Painting and Related Media project was completed by Jiwon Im, while studying A Level Art and Design (CIE). Jiwon was awarded Top in the World for AS Art. She also gained NCEA Scholarship for a project using the same theme.

Superb, stylised illustrations by an IGCSE Art student: the result of experimental mark-making, imaginative exploration, attention to surface and learning from artist models.

This outstanding International GCSE Art sketchbook and final piece by Nikau Hindin shows a personal interpretation of the theme ‘Trinkets, Treasures and Memories’.

Michaela Barker’s outstanding NCEA Level 3 Painting folio, completed in her final year of high school at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls.

This is the kind of high school painting project that makes you catch your breath: a portraiture based submission, awarded Top in New Zealand for 2011.

Sometimes I discover Art projects that hold tremendous value as learning tools for students and teachers. This is one such project.

Those who are looking for ideas for their IGCSE or GCSE Art exam are likely to benefit immensely from analysing the artwork of talented Year 11 student Tarika Sabherwal.

This IGCSE Art exam is a response to the topic ‘An Iron with Clothes‘ and was awarded Top in the World for the October 2011 examination session.

This exceptional IGCSE Art Coursework Project was awarded 100% and Top in the World for the 2011 CIE October examination session.

This exquisite, finely-detailed A* IGCSE Art sketchbook was completed by Hania Cho in 2002, exploring a Coastal Environment theme.

This IGCSE Art exam was a response to topic ‘Crustacean’ and was awarded an A* grade: beautiful exploration of natural forms.

This 91% A2 Coursework project was completed by Dave Watson, while studying AQA A Level Fine Art at Hereford Sixth Form College.

This AQA A Level Fine Art was awarded 100%. It was completed by Claire Lynn, while she was a student at Carmel Sixth Form Catholic College.

I have seen a lot of amazing A Level artwork over the years, but it has been a long time since I have encountered a project as inspirational as this: a huge, sprawling, charcoal and mixed media installation.

This outstanding A Level Art project explores a theme of junk food and obesity. It was produced by Nikau Hindin in 2009 and was awarded a final result of 98%.

Exploring identity and life choices, this surrealist NCEA Level 3 Painting folio gained an Excellence in 2010. It was completed by Bethan Powell, while studying at Whangaparaoa College.

This creative NCEA Level 3 Painting folio gained an Excellence in 2009. Using surrealist imagery, the project explores the notion of wild animals brought into our domesticated lives.

This outstanding AS Art exam gained 98% in 2008. It explores the theme ‘suspension’: beautiful paintings of rotting fruit and vegetables hanging from string.

This outstanding IGCSE Art and Design Coursework project was completed by Manisha Mistry in 2003, while studying at ACG Strathallan College, Auckland, New Zealand.

Examples of sketchbook pages to inspire students who are working on a natural forms theme in their GCSE Art sketchbooks.

Exploring a still life theme, this vibrant 93% AS Painting Coursework project was completed by Sarah Loh in 2003, while studying A Level Art & Design at ACG Strathallan College, New Zealand.

This stunning AS Painting Coursework project, exploring an instruments theme, gained 100% in 2008.