Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

The A Level specification consists of two components: Component 1: Personal Investigation (60%) Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%) In the first two terms of the Lower Sixth, students work through a series of focused projects to develop their confidence, creative thinking and technical skills as emerging artists. In the final term, students must set their theme and begin the research and initial practical work for the Personal Investigation. This major body of work is developed until December of the Upper Sixth. The theme for the Externally Set Assignment is allocated by the exam board and students develop a body of work over several weeks which culminate in a 15-hour controlled exam in the Art studios where they produce an outcome for Component 2.