The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art and Design are to enable students to develop: • intellectual, imaginative, creative and intuitive capabilities • investigative, analytical, experimental, practical, technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding and critical judgement • independence of mind in developing, refining and communicating their own ideas, their own intentions and their own personal outcomes • an interest in, enthusiasm for and enjoyment of art, craft and design • their experience of working with a broad range of media • an understanding of the interrelationships between art, craft and design processes and an awareness of the contexts in which they operate • knowledge and experience of real-world contexts and, where appropriate, links to the creative industries • knowledge and understanding of art, craft, design and media and technologies • in contemporary and past societies and cultures • an awareness of different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of art, craft and design.
Entry requirements for each subject will be detailed accordingly as a guideline (usually a grade 6 in the subject studied).
Component 1 • Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a personal study. • Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points • The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum 1000 words of continuous prose, which may contain integrated images. The personal study comprises 12% of the total qualification. Component 2 • Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15–hour period of sustained focus. • Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment. • During the 15–hour period of sustained focus under examination conditions, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the Externally Set Assignment. • The Externally Set Assignment is released on 1 February and contains a theme and suggested starting points. • Students work will also take the form of a final show.
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| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art and Design are to enable students to develop: • intellectual, imaginative, creative and intuitive capabilities • investigative, analytical, experimental, practical, technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding and critical judgement • independence of mind in developing, refining and communicating their own ideas, their own intentions and their own personal outcomes • an interest in, enthusiasm for and enjoyment of art, craft and design • their experience of working with a broad range of media • an understanding of the interrelationships between art, craft and design processes and an awareness of the contexts in which they operate • knowledge and experience of real-world contexts and, where appropriate, links to the creative industries • knowledge and understanding of art, craft, design and media and technologies • in contemporary and past societies and cultures • an awareness of different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of art, craft and design.
Entry requirements for each subject will be detailed accordingly as a guideline (usually a grade 6 in the subject studied).
Component 1 • Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a personal study. • Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points • The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum 1000 words of continuous prose, which may contain integrated images. The personal study comprises 12% of the total qualification. Component 2 • Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15–hour period of sustained focus. • Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment. • During the 15–hour period of sustained focus under examination conditions, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the Externally Set Assignment. • The Externally Set Assignment is released on 1 February and contains a theme and suggested starting points. • Students work will also take the form of a final show.