Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

Students will produce two elements - a personal investigation and an externally set task. The personal investigation consists of: 1) A portfolio of practical work showing their response to a chosen theme or starting point. This is a practical portfolio with supporting sketchbook work. There is no restriction on the scale of work produced. Evidence presented for assessment should include artist research, a clear development of ideas, experimental work and a final presentation. 2) A related study: an extended response of a guided minimum of 1,000 words. The aim of the related study is to enable learners to develop their ability to communicate their knowledge and understanding of art historical movements, genres, practitioners and artworks. The related study is presented as an illustrated essay The externally set task is issued early in the year and will provide students with a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points. Students will have a minimum of 3 weeks to complete their research before undertaking a 15-hour supervised time period to produce a final piece.