Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

A1 Units: • How to develop your work and ideas through the use of new materials and processes. How to work with a given theme to create a personal body of work influenced by the chosen artist. • Practical exam externally set by AQA. This involves working from a chosen theme to develop a body of research, experimental developments, and outcomes. these should demonstrate your media experiments and the influence different artists had in your work. It also includes a 5-hour practical supervised control piece. A2 Units: • How to work with a given theme to create a personal body of work, influenced by your chosen artist. • How to experiment with such methods as paint techniques, collage, collograph, computer image manipulation, and photography. How to mount your work to create a professional body of work. • Practical exam externally set by AQA including a 15-hour practical supervised outcome.