Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

In Year 12 students undertake a series of experimental workshops and tasks to build skills. Component 1 begins with the Personal Investigation coursework unit on your chosen theme. This continues into Year 13 and provides 60% of the final grade. In Year 13 students complete the Personal Investigation coursework (Component 1) and also work on an Externally Assessed Assignment (Component 2) providing 40% of the final grade. Component 1: Experimental Skills Workshops Build your knowledge and skillset in using a very wide range of media and techniques. Learn to demonstrate the development of your outcomes and how to meet all assessment objectives. The Personal Investigation coursework (on your chosen theme) unit provides 60% of the final grade including an essay element (1000-3000 words). Component 2: Externally Set Assignment involving the selection of a chosen theme and a preparatory period to prepare research and planning. This is followed by an exam during which a Final Outcome is produced. This element provides 40% of the final grade.