ART & DESIGN AS AND A2

Assessment

Unit 1: Coursework 50%, Unit 2: Externally set assignment 50% Unit 3: Coursework 60%, Unit 4: Externally set assignment 40% Year 12 Unit 1 - You will work on a set of tasks that explore a variety of different mediums techniques and processes based on a theme. You will be expected to explore the work of artists and respond and analyse their practise. You will learn to use appropriate language and practises to express your ideas. Work will progress to towards personalised and independent learning. Unit 2 The External Set Assignment is also thematic and will be given to you in January. The timed test will take place in the Summer Term. All work must be completed by beginning of June. Year 13 Unit 3 - You will be asked to consider a “creative problem” that you will investigate through a series of experiments. As part of this activity a contextual study will require you to link own practical work with a broader study of the world of art, craft and design. Your outcomes should take the form of a critical written communication of no less than 1000 words. Unit 4 The External Set Assignment is also thematic and will be given to you in February. The timed test will take place in the Summer Term.