A2 Assessments

Unit 3 - A2 Art and Design Coursework

60% of total A2 marks / 30% of total A level marks

Endorsement – Fine Art

This unit incorporates two linked elements, each with separate final outcomes: Practical work and Personal study. The investigation and development for both the Practical work and Personal study will be shown through supporting studies.

Assessment - Students submit supporting studies, a linked personal study of 1000-3000 words and practical outcome(s) based on themes and starting matter developed from personal starting points.

Endorsement - Critical and Contextual Studies

This unit incorporates two linked elements, each with separate final outcomes: Critical work and Personal study. The investigation and development for both the Critical work and Personal study will be shown through supporting studies.

Assessment - Students submit supporting studies, critical development and a personal study of 2000-5000 words based on themes and starting matter developed from personal starting points.

Unit 4 - A2 Art and Design Externally Set Assignment

40% of total A2 marks / 20% of total A level marks

The Externally Set Assignment represents the culmination of the A2 course. The paper consists of one broad-based thematic starting point. The delivery of this unit should be planned with appropriate guidance during the preparatory period, encouraging independence in the development of their ideas, intentions and response.

Assessment - Students submit supporting studies and practical outcome(s) in response to the given theme and a personal study of 2000-5000 words completed within a twelve hour limit.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

In order to achieve the best marks you need to be addressing all four objectives for the coursework and the exam.

A01

Develop their ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.

CONTINUALLY DEVELOP YOUR IDEAS LEADING TOWARDS YOUR FINAL PIECE. RESEARCH INTO ARTISTS WHO ARE RELEVANT TO THE WORK YOU ARE DOING. IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE MAXIMUM MARKS THIS NEEDS TO BE IN DEPTH WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHY THE WORK WAS PRODUCED AND AN INSIGHT INTO THE ARTWORK PRODUCED.

A02

Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining their ideas as their work develops.

USE AS MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEDIA AS YOU CAN AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU ANNOTATE THEM AND COMMENT ON WHETHER THEY WORK WELL OR NOT, USE DIFFERENT COLOURS TO CREATE DIFFERENT MOODS. USE MEDIA THAT YOU HAVEN’T USED BEFORE AND TRY TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO UTILISE THE STRENGTHS OF THE MEDIA. DON’T JUST GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR FINAL IDEA OR YOU’LL LOSE MARKS.

A03

Record in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions, demonstrating an ability to reflect on their work and progress.

THIS IS DONE THROUGH EVALUATING YOUR IDEAS AND THE MEDIA YOU HAVE USED THROUGH ANNOTATION. MAKE SURE THAT THIS IS CLEAR AND OBVIOUS SO THAT IT ISN’T MISSED WHEN BEING ASSESSED. YOU SHOULD CONSTANTLY BE LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS AND INSPIRATION TO DEVELOP YOUR WORK. THIS SHOULD BE DONE THROUGH PRIMARY (DRAWING FROM LIFE) AND SECONDARY SOURCES (BOOKS AND INTERNET).

A04

Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding, realising intentions and, where appropriate, making connections between visual, oral or other elements.

THIS IS MAINLY THROUGH YOUR FINAL PIECE WHEREBY YOU HAVE COME UP WITH A FINAL IDEA THAT DEMONSTRATES YOUR CONCEPT AND CAN OBVIOUSLY BE LINKED TO THE WORK OF ANOTHER ARTIST(S). UTILISE YOUR STRENGTHS IN ORDER TO PRODUCE A HIGH QUALITY PIECE OF WORK BUT ALSO PUSH YOURSELF OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE.