Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that employ a range of traditional and new media, processes and techniques. Knowledge of art, craft and design will be developed through research, the development of ideas and making, working from first-hand experience and, where appropriate, secondary source materials. Students will be required to participate actively in the course of study, recognising and developing their own strengths in the subject and identifying and sustaining their own lines of enquiry.
Grade 6 in Art and Design.
Component 1: Portfolio A personal investigation that shows explicit coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must be a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of intentions. The personal investigation will be assessed as a whole. Evidence of meeting the requirements of all four assessment objectives must be provided in both the practical and written material. How it is assessed: • No time limit • 96 marks • 60% of A Level Component 2: Externally set assignment Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives. Each question paper will consist of a choice of eight questions to be used as starting points. Students are required to select one. Students will be provided with examination papers on 1 February, or as soon as possible after that date. How it is assessed: • Preparatory plus 15 hours of supervised time • 96 marks • 40% of A Level Non-exam assessment (NEA) set by AQA; marked by the school/college and moderated by AQA during a visit; moderation will normally take place in June.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £15,990; Boarding £29,875 - £38,650 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY |
Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that employ a range of traditional and new media, processes and techniques. Knowledge of art, craft and design will be developed through research, the development of ideas and making, working from first-hand experience and, where appropriate, secondary source materials. Students will be required to participate actively in the course of study, recognising and developing their own strengths in the subject and identifying and sustaining their own lines of enquiry.
Grade 6 in Art and Design.
Component 1: Portfolio A personal investigation that shows explicit coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must be a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of intentions. The personal investigation will be assessed as a whole. Evidence of meeting the requirements of all four assessment objectives must be provided in both the practical and written material. How it is assessed: • No time limit • 96 marks • 60% of A Level Component 2: Externally set assignment Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives. Each question paper will consist of a choice of eight questions to be used as starting points. Students are required to select one. Students will be provided with examination papers on 1 February, or as soon as possible after that date. How it is assessed: • Preparatory plus 15 hours of supervised time • 96 marks • 40% of A Level Non-exam assessment (NEA) set by AQA; marked by the school/college and moderated by AQA during a visit; moderation will normally take place in June.