Component 1 (60% of A Level) is a personal investigation based on a topic chosen by the student. This is a practical investigation supported by written material. The investigation should be a coherent, in-depth study that demonstrates the student’s ability to construct and develop a sustained project, rom a starting point to a final outcome. Component 2 (40% of A Level) is an externally set assignment where students choose from topics set by the examination board. Students will have a choice of starting points set by the examination board and a preparatory period, starting February 1st in Year 2, resulting in fifteen hours of supervised and examined time. During the first year of study, students are encouraged to develop their understanding and ability in a variety of specialisms that includes art, craft and design, textile design and fine art. This leads to the second year where students select a specialism to develop and work towards becoming proficient in this area by the end of the course. Throughout the A Level there is a strong focus upon experimenting with media, techniques and processes supported by contextual research. Students are then entered for the pathway they have chosen.
You must have obtained a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or English Literature, plus four further higher grade passes (this includes grade 4 or above in GCSE subjects or Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC subjects) including grade 4 in GCSE Art or GCSE Graphics or GCSE Product Design or GCSE Textiles.
A Level Component 2 is a supervised, unaided time period where students produce an outcome following the preparatory period. Starting points are set by the exam board and the preparatory period begins from February 1st in year 2 with completion through a 15 hour supervised and examined time. This is worth 40% of the overall A Level with the other 60% based on Component 1. All components are internally marked and externally moderated. The work is externally moderated by the AQA board and forms part of the compulsory annual exhibition .It is the student’s responsibility to organise and display their work for moderation.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Conway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR |
Component 1 (60% of A Level) is a personal investigation based on a topic chosen by the student. This is a practical investigation supported by written material. The investigation should be a coherent, in-depth study that demonstrates the student’s ability to construct and develop a sustained project, rom a starting point to a final outcome. Component 2 (40% of A Level) is an externally set assignment where students choose from topics set by the examination board. Students will have a choice of starting points set by the examination board and a preparatory period, starting February 1st in Year 2, resulting in fifteen hours of supervised and examined time. During the first year of study, students are encouraged to develop their understanding and ability in a variety of specialisms that includes art, craft and design, textile design and fine art. This leads to the second year where students select a specialism to develop and work towards becoming proficient in this area by the end of the course. Throughout the A Level there is a strong focus upon experimenting with media, techniques and processes supported by contextual research. Students are then entered for the pathway they have chosen.
You must have obtained a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or English Literature, plus four further higher grade passes (this includes grade 4 or above in GCSE subjects or Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC subjects) including grade 4 in GCSE Art or GCSE Graphics or GCSE Product Design or GCSE Textiles.
A Level Component 2 is a supervised, unaided time period where students produce an outcome following the preparatory period. Starting points are set by the exam board and the preparatory period begins from February 1st in year 2 with completion through a 15 hour supervised and examined time. This is worth 40% of the overall A Level with the other 60% based on Component 1. All components are internally marked and externally moderated. The work is externally moderated by the AQA board and forms part of the compulsory annual exhibition .It is the student’s responsibility to organise and display their work for moderation.