Art and Design – AS & A Level

Edexcel

Description of the Specification

This course is intended to meet the needs of the following groups of candidates:

• those who, whilst having an interest and aptitude in the subject, are not intending to study the subject beyond AS or A level
• those who will undertake further studies in art, craft and design
• those who will study subjects or take up careers for which an art, craft and design background is relevant

Type and Nature of the Work 

• Research and develop observational skills
• Analyse and evaluate the work of other artists and designers
• Develop the ability to utilise various materials in 2 and 3 dimensions such as, printmaking, photography, painting and mixed media
• Produce final outcomes, influenced by artists’ or designers’ work

Method of Assessment

AS

Unit 1 - Coursework
Internally set and marked
Externally moderated / 30% of total A level mark

Unit 2 - Externally Set Assignment (8 hour exam)
Internally marked
Externally set and moderated / 20% of total A level mark

A2

Unit 3 - Coursework (practical work, personal study)   
Internally set and marked
Externally moderated / 30% of total A level mark

Unit 4 - Externally Set Assignment (12 hour exam)     
Internally marked
Externally set and moderated / 20% of total A level mark

Specific Entry Requirements: A minimum of a grade B if this option was studied for GCSE. If Art was not studied for GCSE a portfolio of work must be presented which demonstrates that a candidate is suitably equipped to meet the demands of studying the subject at Advanced level.

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