Art and Design (Textiles)

Assessment

A Level – Lower and Upper Sixth - 2 year qualification This course consists of: Unit 1. Personal Investigation. 60% of A Level. February of Lower Sixth - February of Upper Sixth. Coursework portfolio including final piece. This project is based on a self-set title, which is developed via in-depth critical, theoretical and practical research and study. A high degree of theoretical research is developed alongside visual and practical work, linked to the project title. The project is carried out in sketchbooks and research sheets, and will include experimental and relevant use of any method, media or technique. Learners will develop their independent ideas, working closely with their teachers and with reference to Designers and the wider world. This project is concluded in a final piece produced without time constraint, and supported by an extended written element of 1500 - 3000 words. This written critical and contextual analysis provides background to the project and should show a suitably high degree of critical thinking and specialist terminology. Internally assessed and externally moderated by Eduqas. Unit 2. Controlled Assignment. 40% of A Level. February of Upper Sixth - May of Upper Sixth. Externally set titles are provided by the examination board. Preparatory study in sketchbooks will include critical, practical and theoretical work, allowing learners to work towards a final response based on their chosen title. 15 hour period of sustained focus work (examination) during which period the final piece for Unit 2 is produced. Learners must bring together the best of their understanding, knowledge and skills built up over their course of study and demonstrate their highest achievement through this externally set assignment. Internally assessed and externally moderated by Eduqas.