Art and Design (Photography)

Assessment

Students will produce a portfolio of work for Component 1, while Component 2 is an externally set assignment. Component 1 is a personal investigation, worth 60% of the final grade. The second component is set by the exam board and takes the form of a question with a theme to explore. Past exam themes have included: The Weird and Wonderful, Reflections, The Effects of Light. This is worth 40% of the final mark. A 1000-3000 word essay will from part of the assessment criteria. Non-exam assessment (NEA) set and marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre. Work will be celebrated in an end of year Exhibition.