Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

COMPONENT 1: PORTFOLIO (COURSEWORK) 60% of A-Level – 96 marks You will produce one project during this period, developed in response to a theme. You will evidence the journey from the initial starting point to the final piece/s. You will demonstrate your observational drawing skills, your knowledge of other practitioners’ work and your ability to create in-depth visual research. You will also submit a research-based essay (1-3,000 words) that is linked to the artists you have been studying for this component. COMPONENT 2: EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT (EXAM) 40% of A-Level – 96 marks Exam papers will be issued to you from February 1st. There will be 8 different starting points (themes) set by the exam board and you must choose one to base your project on. This component will culminate in a 15-hour exam, set over 3 days, when you are required to produce a final piece for your project.