Fine Art

Examination Board & Syllabus

AQA

THE SUBJECT IS ASSESSED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

● 60% Coursework Portfolio. ● 40% Externally Set Assignment. ● Work is moderated internally and externally.

COMPONENT 1 (coursework)

A portfolio that shows evidence of the four assessment objectives 1- Developing ideas, 2- Experimenting & Refining work, 3- Recording ideas in a range of materials & 4- Presenting a personal response/outcome. It must include a sustained project showing the journey from initial starting point to the realisation of intentions and a selection of further work undertaken during the student’s course of study. Students can work using a variety of materials including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media. 60% of GCSE.

COMPONENT 2 (exam) AQA will provide a separate externally set assignment, with seven different starting points. Students must select and respond to one starting point.

Students must ensure that they respond to all four assessment objectives and show evidence of drawing activity and written annotation. Students must identify and acknowledge sources which are not their own. A preparation period(approx. 12 weeks) which can begin on or after 1st January is followed by 10 hours of supervised unaided work in which students are required to realise their intentions. Preparatory period (approx. 12 weeks) followed by a 10 hour practical exam. 40% of GCSE.

NB. You cannot study both Fine Art and Textiles. You may only choose one.

GCSE GRADING: 9 ➝ 1