Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

Personal Investigation 60%. This unit asks you to submit one major project of some personal significance. Selected work from Year 12 will be a starting point and you will carry out investigations, developing ideas and making relevant responses to other artists. This would usually mean that you produce research and maybe one or more finished pieces out of your sketchbook. Your theme or topic may well develop and grow as you work on it but you should aim to explain and illustrate these developments as they happen. You will need to include a related personal study of between 1000 and 3000 words. This will relate to your major project and will include appropriate developments as they happen and artist analysis. Externally Set Assignment 40%. This is a colossal 15 hour timed exam. You will receive a question paper early and this will enable you to plan and prepare. You will produce a response to your preparation work in the 15 hours, giving you plenty of time to complete a substantial and skilful finished piece.