Art and Design (Fine Art)

Assessment

Component 1 - Coursework - Personal Investigation 60% of the total A-Level marks (96 marks) Candidates are required to develop personal investigation based on an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by a written element of no less than 1000 words and no more than 3000 words, leading to a finished piece or pieces. Candidates should be selective when deciding what to submit for this unit. All the work produced for this unit will be marked as a whole. It is set and marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre. Visits will normally take place in June. Component 2 - Externally set assignment Preparatory period + supervised time 15 hours 40% of the total A-Level marks (96 marks). A2 Externally Set Assignment Candidates select one of eight starting points. The externally-set assignment period will last from 1 February until the deadline for receipt of marks. Candidates should produce preparatory work and a finished piece or pieces. Candidates should be selective when deciding what to submit for this unit. Towards the end of this period candidates complete 15 hours of unaided, supervised time, the first 3 hours of which should be consecutive. Work produced during the examination period, including that produced during the 15 hours, will be marked as a whole. It is set by AQA, marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre. Visits will normally take place in June.