Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

tudents are taught various ways to respond to artists and these skills are developed throughout the two year course. Research consists of direct observational drawings that relate to chosen artists and full annotation of thought processes and analysis of artists’ work. Students are encouraged to be as creative as possible and to produce work in both 2 and 3 dimensions. Initial research is then developed by experimenting with composition, colour and imagery to produce an outcome that is both conceptual and skilfully made. Component 1: Personal Investigation This component is worth 60%. It requires students to produce a portfolio of practical and written work based on personal starting points. This also includes a written investigation of at least 1000 words linked to the Year 13 practical work. It is marked separately to the practical work but is included in the component 1 mark. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment This component is worth 40%. It requires students to produce preparatory studies and a personal outcome based on a theme set by Edexcel. The theme is released to students in February of Year 13. Students have 15 hours to produce a personal outcome.