Art and Design

Assessment

Component 1: Personal Investigation (coursework – 60%) You will explore ideas through researching images, artifacts and resources relating to styles, mediaand artists. Responding to these through practical and critical activities, you will write analyses of your own work and that of other artists. All students will be introduced to ideas, processes, materials and techniques relevant to different aspects of art and design such as drawing, painting, print making, mixed media and 3D work, learning through practical explorations, workshop demonstrations and individual tutorials. Assessment in this component incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a personal study. Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work andfinished pieces based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding by completing an essay of at least 1000 words. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (practical exam – 40%) In February of year 13 the exam board will set a theme with suggested starting points. You will need to produce a portfolio of preparatory studies including both practical and written development work. You will also have a 15-hour period of sustained focus (under exam conditions) when you will produce your final piece(s) which will extend from your preparatory work.