Art and Design (Photography)

Assessment

Personal Investigation A body of work produced in response to a theme chosen by the Art Department. Duration of 5 terms 60% of the Final Grade. Externally Set Assignment A body of work showing the development of ideas based on a student’s chosen starting point from a given theme. Eight-week preparation time Exam duration of 15 hours 40% of the Final Grade. Students will be assessed through 4 assessment objectives which have equal weighting. They must: Develop Ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Explore Select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. Record Ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. Present Meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.