GRAPHICS AS and A2

Assessment

Unit 1: Coursework 50% Unit 2: Externally set assignment 50% Unit 3: Coursework 50% Unit 4: Externally set assignment 50% Year 12- AS Outline Unit 1 - You be will set tasks to explore other graphic designers’ work and processes. You will learn to use appropriate language and practices to express your own ideas. Work is personalised and relies upon independent learning and resourcing. Lessons take the form of tutorials. Unit 2 - The Externally Set Assignment is also thematic and will be given to you at the beginning of the Spring Term and is examined in the summer term. Year 13- A2 Outline Unit 3 - You will be asked to consider a ‘creative problem’ that you will investigate through a series of experiments. As part of this activity a contextual study will require you to link your own practical work with a broader study of the world of art, craft and design. Your outcomes could take the form of a substantial display or an illustrated thesis of up to 1500 – 2000 words. Unit 4 - The Externally Set Assignment is thematic and will be given to you at the beginning of the spring Term and is examined in the summer term.