Last Updated on April 2, 2023
This International GCSE Art exam (controlled test) was completed by Nikau Hindin, while studying IGCSE Art & Design (CIE 0400) at ACG Parnell College, Auckland, New Zealand (2007). It was a response to the topic ‘Crustacean‘ and was awarded an A* grade.
A beautiful exploration of natural form, Nikau demonstrates a sensitive and individual response to the subject matter. Arranging a still life of shells and crayfish in the crashing waves of a local beach, Nikau worked from first-hand observation and her own photographs. She experimented with a range of different media, including acrylic, black biro on acrylic ground, black and white pencil on an Indian ink ground, and ink and white paint on newspaper, before completing the final exam piece in watercolours.
The video below shows additional close ups and details of this International GCSE Art exam.
If you enjoyed viewing this artwork, Nikau’s IGCSE Coursework Project, AS Coursework Project, AS Art Exam and A2 Coursework project also feature on the Student Art Guide.
Amiria has been an Art & Design teacher and a Curriculum Co-ordinator for seven years, responsible for the course design and assessment of student work in two high-achieving Auckland schools. She has a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Architecture (First Class Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching. Amiria is a CIE Accredited Art & Design Coursework Assessor.
