This is a practical investigation supported by written material.
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. The investigation should be a coherent, in-depth study that demonstrates the student’s ability to construct and develop a sustained line of reasoning from an initial starting point to a final realisation. The investigation must show clear development from initial intentions to the final outcome or outcomes. It must include evidence of the student’s ability to research and develop ideas and relate their work in meaningful ways to relevant critical/contextual materials. The investigation must be informed by an aspect of contemporary or past practice of artists, photographers, designers or craftspeople. The written material must confirm understanding of creative decisions, providing evidence of all four assessment objectives by:
The written material must:
There is no restriction on the scale of practical work produced. Students should carefully select, organise and present their work for their Personal investigation to ensure it is well structured and provides evidence that meets the requirements of all four assessment objectives. The personal investigation will be assessed as a whole. Evidence of meeting the requirements of all four assessment objectives must be provided in both the practical and written material. Please refer to the column on the right hand side on how to assess the written study against the Assessment Objectives (AOs). Students must identify and acknowledge sources which are not their own. |
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AOs for Written StudyAO1 DEVELOP
Written materials must support the practical work and clarify the focus of the investigations in a logically structured way. It may provide insights into the development of ideas and students’ understanding of demonstrated in comments about the progress of the work and in a students’ ability to explore both the images they have produced and those produced by others. AO2 EXPLORE Written material must demonstrate critical understanding include specialist vocabulary appropriate to the subject matter. It may reveal insights into the reasons why students have selected particular media, materials and processes to develop their ideas. Information about processes, alongside visual evidence, might indicate an awareness of the potential and/or limitation of particular materials. Written material might provide insights into the various choices made when reviewing work in order for students to progress and refine particular ideas. AO3 RECORD Written materials must substantiate decisions leading to the development and refinement of ideas. It may provide information about aspects of colour, form, texture and mood. Written material may also help to reveal a student’s ability to critically reflect on their work and progress. A04 PRESENT Written material must include a bibliography that identifies all sources. It must make meaningful connections between, visual and other elements. It can reveal the extent to which a response is well informed by a sound knowledge of the subject. Students should be encouraged to use a specialist vocabulary appropriate to the subject matter and the codes and conventions associated with successful art and design practice, to explore issues, ideas and themes. When including written materials students need to be made aware of the importance of legibility, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Information needs to be presented and/or expressed clearly and coherently. • 1000 – 3000 words of continuous prose
• Students should make clear connections between practical and written work • Written material can be presented in a variety of ways • Notes and annotations do not form part of the word count • Legibility and clear use of English are important • A bibliography must be included. |