AS Assessments

UNIT 1 – Art and Design Coursework

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

Endorsement – Fine Art

In this unit, students will have opportunities to generate practical work, ideas and research from primary and contextual sources. They will experiment with media and processes, and develop and refine their ideas, presenting their outcomes.

Assessment - Students submit supporting studies and practical outcome(s)

based on themes and starting matter developed from personal starting points.

Endorsement - Critical and Contextual Studies

In this unit, students develop their knowledge and critical understanding of a range of art, craft and design. They will formulate ideas and learn how to carry out appropriate research. Students will develop and refine their ideas, presenting their outcomes.

Assessment - Students submit supporting studies and a study of 1000 -3000 words

based on themes and starting matter developed from personal starting points.

UNIT 2 - Art and Design Externally Set Assignment

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

This unit represents the culmination of the AS 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. Completed within an eight hour time limit.

Assessment - Students submit supporting studies and practical outcome(s) in

response to the given theme and a study of 1000-3000 words.

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.