Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

Component 1 - Personal investigation (Year 12 & first term of Year 13) Following an initial introduction to develop skills and techniques students produce a practical unit of work based on developing an idea/theme/issue/concept of personal choice supported by a written element (between 1000—3000 words), practical work must lead to a finished outcome or series of related finished outcomes. Students must identify the focus of their investigation independently and need to show preparatory work, research and development of ideas as well as final piece/s. The written element can take a variety of forms and is in support of the investigations showing independent research and analysis of artists work linked to the project theme and how it influences their work. Component 2 - Externally set assignment (Feb 1st to Mid-April in Year 13) Students select one from a range of externally set starting points. Students produce preparatory work, research and development of ideas ending with a 15 hour exam where they produce their final outcome/piece or pieces. After completion of Component 2, you and your teacher will put up an exhibition of your work to be moderated– the deadline for work to be exhibited is 1st May.