Art and Design

Assessment

COMPONENT 1: PERSONAL INVESTIGATION (50% of the total qualification) This incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a critical/contextual essay of not less than 1000 words. Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of experimental outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. The critical essay will analyse and explore contemporary and historical themes relating to the development portfolio. COMPONENT2: EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT This incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and a 15 hour period of sustained focus during which a major piece or pieces of work must be made in response to the preparatory studies. Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment theme provided by Edexcel.