Art, Craft & Design - Breakdown of units

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AS UNIT 1

Coursework : Sep - Jan

Coursework Portfolio
Students will be able to choose one of the 5 endorsement options for study throughout the AS.

The content of the Portfolio will be determined by the nature of the course of study.
The Portfolio may contain:

  • A selection of thoughtfully presented work that demonstrates the breadth and depth of the course.
  • At least one extended collection of work/project which is based on an idea, concept, theme or issue which demonstrates understanding from an initial starting point to realisation and includes evidence of research, development and links to the work of others.
  • Critical/contextual work could include material from first hand visits to galleries, museums and libraries and supporting research from journals, reviews and the internet. Information annotated in sketchbooks can be presented in a number of ways such as PowerPoint, CD’s, photographs etc.
  • Sketchbooks, workbooks and journals which present a series of related images that show progression of an idea.
  • Three dimensional work such as models, maquettes, sculptures etc. when appropriate to the chosen area of study.
  • No restriction regarding the scale of work, although students must carefully select, organise and present work to ensure that they provide evidence to meet all four assessment objectives.

    Set and marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.
 50% of the
total marks
(25% of the total A
level marks)
80 marks
AS UNIT 2 Controlled Test

Students select one of the five starting points set by AQA. The controlled test will last from 1st February until the end of May (the deadline for marks to reach AQA).

Students will be asked to produce preparatory work and a final outcome of a developmental nature.

The emphasis of this unit will be the development of ideas:

  • Each AS option will be set 5 questions and these are to be used as starting points. Students are required to select one.
  • Exam papers will be given out on 1st February or as soon as possible after that.
  • Sketchbooks etc may be included, alternatively, work may be presented on mounted sheets. All sources should be identified and acknowledged.
Supervised time – 5 hours

  • Following a period of research, students will undertake five hours of unaided, supervised time.
  • Work produced should be devoted to the development of ideas. It could take the form of drawing, photography, computer aided design, maquettes etc.
  • Preparatory work may show the full realisation of the piece in either 2D/3D form. Students should be selective when deciding what to submit for this unit.
Set by AQA, marked by centre and moderated by AQA.		 50% of the
total AS mark
80 marks
Supervised
time 5 hrs
25% of the total
A level mark
A2 UNIT 3 Personal Investigation

Students continue with their Unendorsed or Endorsed option (as undertaken in AS) for study throughout A2.

Students are asked to develop a personal investigation based on an issue, concept or theme supported by a written element of no less than 1000 words and no more than 3000 words.

Practical elements of the unit should link to some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artists, designers or crafts people.

The written element is an important aspect of this unit, candidates should consider:
  • A critical, analytical nature which could take the form of a personal study, a journal, a log, reports on gallery visits or evaluation and reflection on candidates’ work.
  • Sources should be identified and a bibliography and a list of visits.
  • Text needs to be legible and spelling, punctuation and grammar accurate, to show meaning and writing appropriate to purpose.
  • Organise information clearly and correctly using specialist vocabulary.
Set and marked by centre and moderated by AQA.		 25% of the
total A level
marks
80 marks
A2 UNIT 4 Controlled Test

Students select one of the eight starting points set by AQA. The controlled test will last from 1st February until the end of May (the deadline for marks to reach AQA)

Students will be asked to produce preparatory work and a finished final piece or pieces.

Preparatory work should be submitted in the form of mounted sheets, study sheets, sketchbooks, maquettes etc.

Supervised time - 15 hours

Following a period of research students will undertake 15 hours of unaided supervised time.

Students are to complete work that is independently produced within the 15 hours. Developing a personal response to chosen theme.

Students must address all the four assessment objectives.

Students should be selective of what to submit for this unit.

Set by AQA, marked by centre and moderated by AQA.		 25% of the
total A level
marks
80 marks
Supervised
time 15 hrs
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