Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

There are four Assessment Objectives in Art and all work is assessed against these. All work is internally marked and externally moderated. The preparation work and supporting studies are an important part of the process of making art. These cover research and investigation, development of ideas and experimentation, refinement and recording of ideas and observations and realising your intentions through the creation of personal and meaningful work. Component 1 Portfolio (Coursework): 60% of qualification You will produce a portfolio of work during the course that will include a sustained project and other work produced throughout the course. This will include sketchbooks, study sheets, planning drawings, responses to artists’ work, the development of your own ideas and sustained outcomes that realise your intentions as an artist. Component 2 Externally-set Assignment (Examination): 40% of the qualification. Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives. Again, the planning and preparation of the work is included in the assessment. The Externally Set Assignment takes place over several weeks and culminates in a 10 hour examination (over two days) in which you will produce your final outcome.