Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

There is synoptic assessment in both components of the A-level that provide stretch and challenge opportunities for students as follows: • Component 01: Personal investigation (60% of overall marks) • Component 02: External task (15 hours with a preparatory period) (40% of overall marks) Assessment objectives (AOs) are set by Ofqual and are the same across all A-level Art and Design specifications and all exam boards. The assessments will measure how students have achieved the following assessment objectives: • AO1 Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. • AO2 Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. • AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. • AO4 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.