A2 Art Cambridge syllabus

Tick the boxes which contain the 'KEY CONCEPTS' of the Cambridge AS & A Level Art & Design qualification. (There are 6 in total and 3 in each box so tick 2 boxes)

• Communication, Creativity, Intention

• Risk taking, Originality, Experimentation

• Materials and processes, Critical reflection, Research and Context

• Perseverance, Time management, decision making

• Leadership, organisation, resiliance

Tick all boxes that contain what students may focus on if they select to study 'Fine Art'

• illustration, typography, advertising

• Painting, Sculpture, Print making

• Environmental design, ceramics

• Assemblage/ construction, drawing, photography, mixed media

• Batik, Screen printing, textiles

Component 3 contains;

• Practical work and a final outcome

• Practical work and written analysis (2000 - 2500 words)

• A portfolio and final outcome

• Practical work and written analysis (1000 - 1500 words)

The four assessment objectives are;

• Drawing, Investigate, Develop, Present

• Record, Explore, Develop, Present

• Record, Investigate, Research, Present

• Photograph, Investigate, Research, Present

Each assessment objective is worth what percentage of the overall mark?

(a)  

Candidates should demonstrate understanding of conveying a personal response though fine art, working to a (a)   and considering artistic constraints and problems.

To achieve a high grade in any area of study students must demonstrate strength in;

• Drawing, painting, digital art and photography

• Media, processes and artist research

• Skills, technique, knowledge and understanding

• Recording and evaluating

Tick the 4 areas of study (possible to specialise in) below

• Fine art

• Photography

• Graphic Communication

• Three-dimensional design

• Textiles and fashion

The written analysis study can be integrated with practical work?

• True

• False

The written analysis must include a bibliography?

• True

• False