Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

Component 1: Personal Investigation This component is all coursework. Students develop a collection of work to create a portfolio, which explores a series of themes, is personal, and develops a relationship between ideas and art practice. They explore the work of selected, relevant artists and learn from these ideas. A sketchbook is produced to document the journey of each project. Students must demonstrate a strong analytical approach to ensure their research supports their practical work. Each project is concluded with a final piece. To support the practical work, a personal study (essay) is written, linking to the student’s chosen topic. Component 1 is worth 60% of the total marks of the course. Component 2: Examination Assignment This is a fifteen-hour examination on a theme set by the exam board. Once the theme has been received, students have a period to research and develop an idea. The student’s ideas and experiments will be documented in a sketchbook and through practical work. The project will work towards a final piece which will be completed in the set exam time. Component 2 is worth 40% of the total marks of the course.