Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

Lower Sixth: The initial projects will develop a range of technical skills and explore the work of artists with the aim of building a broad understanding of different media and processes. Future tasks are designed to develop an individuality to your research and art making. The emphasis of the work is to learn new skills and establish a creative problem-solving approach to your investigations. You will also complete a short written project, and mount an end-of-year exhibition of your work. More than 90% of this course is practical. Towards the end of the Lower Sixth you will commence your Personal Investigation. Upper Sixth: Component 1 Personal investigation (60%) This will be started in the Summer term of the Lower Sixth and will run until January. You will be encouraged to create a body of work that explores an idea, concept or theme from initial research through to realisation in any chosen medium(s). This will be supported by work journals that explore and document your ideas, influences and progress. You will also be required to write a 3,000-word dissertation exploring an aspect of art that has influenced your own practice. Component 2 Externally-set assignment (40%) This unit is similar to the GCSE examination as it begins with a preparatory period running from February through to April and will culminate in a fifteen-hour examination at the start of May. The weeks prior to the examination will be used to research and explore the chosen question. You will also build up a body of work, which will be supported by a work journal.