Art and Design (Photography)

Assessment

Component 1 (Portfolio of work): Coursework is worth 60% of your overall grade. The coursework is comprised of 2 mini projects 1 extended project (Personal investigation and critical essay 1000-3000 words). Component 2 (Externally set assignment): • The other 40% is your exam, starting in February. • Students will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points. Both components use the same four Assessment Objectives to assess learners: • AO1: to develop ideas through sustained and focussed investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. • AO2: to explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques, and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. • AO3: to record ideas, observations, and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. • AO4: to present a personal and meaningful response that realizes intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.