Art and Design (3d Studies)

Assessment

Component 1: Portfolio This component compromises of two sections, a sustained project and a collection of further work. The sustained project is completed in response to a theme and shows the students ability to develop a project from one initial idea. The 3D Design course empowers students to explore a large range of materials and processes to create three dimensional outcomes. These can be functional or decorative pieces. You are encouraged to experiment with a variety of methods and media, problem solving and appreciating the relationship between form and function. Students are encouraged to become fully involved in the design process and to be forward thinking. This enables you to manipulate new materials. You will work with a wide variety of materials including paper, card, wood, metal, polymers, pewter, clay and resin. Final outcomes may be furniture, product design, architectural, lighting or sculpture. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment The Externally Set Assignment starts in the January of Year 13 with an exam brief provided by the exam board. You will research a given topic independently over the course of 10 weeks. The final exam is a focused practical 15-hour exam. In these 15 hours you will make a final outcome in response to your preparatory work. You will plan your outcome using a range of materials and techniques in the workshop environment. This final piece will be completed within the 15 hours and all previous work will be submitted at the end of the exam to complete the A Level course. Assessment Objectives: Both Component 1 and Component 2 are marked through internal moderation against the four assessment objectives: AO1, AO2, AO3 and AO4. An external moderator will then view the work to secure the assessment.