Art and Design

Assessment

Component 1: • Personal Investigation • 96 marks, 60% of the A Level For component 1, 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. Component 2: • Externally-set Assignment • 96 marks, 40% of the A Level For component 2, students will select their own starting point from a list of 8 possible options, and then develop preparatory work that culminates in 15 hours of supervised time to produce a finished outcome.