Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

Incorporates two major components: Component 1 (60%): A portfolio of practical work showing the pupils personal response to their chosen starting point which they will begin in the Summer Term of Lower Sixth, and a related study of 1,000 words minimum. Component 2 (40%): OCR externally set task which is released 1st February and consists of a choice of seven themes to be used as starting points. Pupils select one starting point and produce preparatory studies. They have 15 hours to produce a final outcome in exam conditions. The date and time of the exam is set by the Art Department. Submissions to all components above must include supporting studies and evidence of the pupil’s personal development and outcome in response to their chosen themes.