Art and Design (Photography)

Assessment

Component 1: Coursework 60% Students work from a broad range of themes such as ‘Structures’ and are guided through a series of technique and process-led workshops to support their projects in their chosen route of Art or Photography. They explore and develop many existing and new skills and are required to review their personal progress. Students are also taught how to analyse and critique their work in relation to established artists, designers or photographers. As the course progresses independent and highly personal pathways are encouraged and developed via one to one and peer group tutorials. A body of work, including final outcomes, sketchbooks and other display materials, will be created by each student and the course will culminate in an exhibition. Self-directed major project This is launched December of year one. The project consists of two elements: a personal investigation and a study. Both the Art and Photography students work in greater depth on the critical analysis of others’ work to enable them to explore their practical ideas through a series of outcomes. The personal study is a 1000-3000 word visual essay which includes research into the works of established artists and which links to the student’s personal investigation. Students are encouraged to visit galleries and museums and to take advantage of cultural visits abroad offered by the College. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment 40% This is launched in February of year two. Students must respond to themes from the Externally Set Assignment and produce their own creative outcome(s). Whilst this is a separate element to their coursework students will build upon their prior knowledge, skills and understanding. Preparatory work with supporting studies will be submitted with a timed element (15 hours) of unaided work produced under set task conditions.