Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Externally Set Assignment: Separate question papers will be provided for each title. Each question paper will consist of a choice of eight questions to be used as starting points. Students are required to select one. Students will be provided with examination papers on 1 February, or as soon as possible after that date. Usually students who want to progress through art will complete an Art Foundation course following on from A Level and then progress onto a degree course. Art courses lead to employment within many areas of art and design, i.e. Interior Design, Product Design, Architecture, Fashion, Textiles, Graphics, Furniture and Computer Aided Design.