Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

The two-year course is divided into two assessable units: Component 1: Personal Investigation (60%) Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a personal study: • Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. • The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum of 1000 words of continuous, written prose. It comprises 12% of the total qualification. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%) Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15-hour period of sustained focus. • Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the theme and suggested starting points provided in the ESA paper which is released on Feb 1st of the second year of the course. • During the 15 hour period of sustained focus under exam conditions, students will produce final outcomes extending from their preparatory studies.