COURSE STRUCTURE

Component 1– 60% of A Level

A portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to either a starting point, brief, scenario or stimulus, devised and provided by the learner or centre. And a related study: an extended response of a guided minimum of 1000 words .

Component 2– Externally Set Task 40% of A Level.

The early release paper will be issued to teachers on 1st February in Year 13 and will provide learners with a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points, briefs and stimuli. Students will have a period of time to develop sketchbooks and undertake research before concluding this project with a 15 hour exam, taken over several days.

Assessment Objectives

A01 Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.

A02 Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.

A03 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress.

A04 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate make connections between visual and other elements.