Art and Design

Assessment

Coursework is based on a theme selected by the student, such as ‘collections’, with sustained visual research underlying your personal responses. The written component (1500 – 3000 words) explains their work and ideas as well as critical analysis of the artists and designers used to develop the visual responses to their theme. All art titles are completed over two years and are NEA (Non Exam Assessments). Component 1 Initially students work on a series of technical and material based short projects to enable them to develop their skills and understand the formal elements as a means of creating their own visual language through experimentation. Pupils then work on a ‘personal investigation’ and select a focused, related aspect of art, fine art, textiles, 3-dimensional design or photography. They are required to research in a critical, contextual study and they also explore their ideas in their individual practical studio work. Written notes are used to form the basis of the extended piece of writing (1500-3000 words). Component 2 The final project is based on a theme selected from the AQA suggestions. Time is allocated for preparation, experimentation and refinement of ideas culminating in a ‘timed test’. • Component 1 – coursework/personal investigation (60% of A Level) • Component 2 – externally set task (40% of A Level)