Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

The A-level Art and Design course is split into two parts. Firstly, you will undertake personal investigation into a specifi c theme, issue or concept supported by written text. The focus of the investigation leads to a fi nished outcome or a series of related fi nal pieces. You will also produce practical and critical/ contextual work within this large personal investigation coursework element. This may include painting, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, installation, printmaking, moving image and photography. There is also particular emphasis on good academic drawing. Secondly, in the Lent Term of 6.2, you are given an externally-set assignment from which you will choose a theme from a selection of starting points. From this title, you will create preparatory work leading to 15 hours of unaided but supervised time, during which you will create a fi nal outcome. The A-level is often completed at the beginning of the Summer Term and before the rest of the exams begin.