Art A Level

Assessment

This is a two year A level course with 4 key assessment areas all awarded equally. Each assessment area is marked out of 18 with a total mark of 72. There are 2 components of the qualification. Component 1 consists of : Practical coursework. In year 1 of the course this is directed and in Year 2 it is self directed with student developing their own pathway of learning . Personal study. Critical essay 3000 words about artists/practitioners whose work relates to their own. This is given a separate mark of 18. The total mark for coursework is 90 and constitutes 60% of the final mark Component 2 consists of: Planning and development, research and supporting material in response to a question set by the exam board The students personal response (Exam timed piece) There is a 15 hour exam