A Level Art and Design

Assessment

Component One - This personal investigation consists of coursework with no time limit and is worth 60%. Students are required to produce a practical investigation based on an idea, concept, theme or issue supported by written material of between 1,000 - 3,000 words. The investigation must show clear development from initial intentions to the final outcome(s). It must include evidence of the student’s ability to research and develop ideas and relate their work to relevant critical/contextual materials. Component Two - This assignment is set by AQA and it is worth 40%. Question papers will be distributed to students at the start of February. There will be a choice of eight questions to be used as starting points and students will choose one. Students have 15 hours of supervised time following a preparatory period. Preparatory studies can be referred to during the supervised time but must not be added to or amended. Student work can be presented in any suitable format, such as design sheets, sketchbooks, models or workbooks. We then mark the work and the AQA will moderate it, with visits to schools usually taking place in June.