Equip your students to be creative and reflective artists with our brand new course book, the only resource fully matched to the Cambridge International AS and A Level Art & Design syllabus. The book promotes understanding of the key concepts, encourages critical practice, and builds confidence in practical skills and independent expression. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education First teaching: 2018 First exams: 2020 - The only course book on the market with full coverage of the Cambridge International AS and A Level Art & Design 9479 syllabus for first examination from 2020 - Guides students through the artistic process of observation and intention, context and concepts, development and refinement and audience and setting in all disciplines: fine art, graphic communication, three-dimensional design, and textiles and fashion - Activities throughout improve students' practical skills in a wide range of techniques - Developed by an experienced team of teachers and practitioners - Complete language support with key terms highlighted and definitions provided - Dedicated sections supporting students through researching, planning, writing and reviewing their personal investigation as well as a practical guidance section at the end of the book - Critical thinking boxes promote reflective practice in students - Artist and designer features deepen awareness of contemporary and historical practitioners worldwide - Materials, references and examples are drawn from a broad range of contexts worldwide, making this a truly international course book - Suggestions for additional research to take students' learning further - Annotated student work so that students can learn from real-life examples Collins is working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this title. Gold title - The only book on the market for this course - Developed by experienced teachers - Part of the Collins art and design suite (we are also publishing IGCSE Art and Design and A level Digital Media and Design).