Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

Component 1: Coursework Unit 60%: September year 1 – December year 2 You will complete a Personal Investigation on a theme incorporating three major elements contained in a Sketchbook and a large folder comprising of; • Supporting studies – Developmental work, experiments and observations resulting in generating ideas for practical work, outcomes and personal study • Practical work – Development work and final outcomes (Preparatory, Mid and Final outcomes on paper, canvas, board, textiles, mount board presentations, Photographic or 3D pieces of work ) • Personal study – (minimum 1000 words). To be presented and submitted as A3 size boards or a printed book as an illustrated essay relating to an area of your interest within historical, contemporary, cultural or issue-based contexts. Your practical work and development will be linked and will provide practical context and personalisation to the essay. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%) Jan–May of year 2 + 15hr sustained focus-controlled test (Practical Exam) This is made up of work in Sketchbooks and folders fulfilling the assessment objectives and comprises of ; • Supporting studies: Developmental work, outcomes generating ideas for practical work and personal study ( Sketchbook and large work folder based) • Practical work: Development work and final outcomes (Preparatory, Mid outcomes on paper, canvas, board, textiles, mount board presentations, Photographic or 3D pieces of work and final pieces)