Cambridge IGCSE Art & Design Teacher's Guide (NYP Due April 2026)

Inspire creativity, guide exploration, and support confident artistic expression with the Collins Cambridge IGCSE™ Art & Design (2nd Edition) Teacher’s Guide — your complete companion for the updated 2028 syllabus.

Written by Gary Whitehead, this comprehensive guide provides everything teachers need to deliver engaging, inclusive, and skill-focused lessons that nurture creativity and practical expertise. Aligned with the Cambridge IGCSE™ and IGCSE™ (9–1) Art & Design syllabuses (0400/0989/6090), the Teacher’s Guide offers a wealth of lesson plans, project ideas, and teaching strategies tailored for a wide range of classroom environments.

Teachers are supported with clear guidance on setting up and managing art workspaces, along with suggestions for differentiated activities, student research, and practical experimentation. The guide also includes annotated case studies and assessment advice to help students develop strong portfolios and understand how to evaluate their own progress.

With a focus on inclusivity and real-world creativity, this Teacher’s Guide equips educators to build learners’ artistic confidence, encourage personal expression, and support skill development across diverse art forms.

While the guide has not been through the endorsement process for the Cambridge Pathway, it upholds Collins’ trusted reputation for providing high-quality, curriculum-aligned teaching resources.

Key Features

• Fully supports the Cambridge IGCSE™ and IGCSE™ (9–1) Art & Design syllabuses (0400/0989/6090).

• Includes lesson plans, project suggestions, and activity ideas for a range of classroom settings.

• Offers guidance on workspace organization, materials, and resource management.

• Features annotated examples from students and professional artists.

• Provides assessment advice and tools for tracking student progress.

• Encourages inclusive and creative teaching approaches for all ability levels.

• Authored by Gary Whitehead, an experienced Cambridge art educator and examiner.