Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

How you’ll be assessed We follow the AQA syllabus. Component 1: Personal Investigation. This is worth 60% of your final marks. You’ll explore your own theme, idea, concept or issue, creating a portfolio of exciting and original practical work. You’ll also submit written material of between 2,000 and 3,000 words to support this, including a bibliography. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment. This is worth 40% of your final marks. You’ll develop artwork in response to one of eight themes set by the exam board. You’ll have time to think and research in a set preparatory period and will then create your piece of art in a 15-hour exam spread over three days.