Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

ART A Level is split into two components: coursework 60% and exam 40%. Students begin Component 1 (coursework) by selecting a title from a list they are given by their teachers when they first start college. They take their own photos in response to this title, research relevant artists and make work in their sketchbooks exploring their idea. This development leads towards a final piece or pieces made in whatever chosen media they wish. Students also write a 2,000 word essay about their project, explaining their ideas, techniques and artistic influences. In Component 2 (exam) students work in a very similar way to their coursework unit. This time they choose a title from an exam paper, and research and make work in response to this. In addition to their sketchbook students also make an additional 15 hour piece of art under exam conditions.