This course is offered at AS and A level.

Art, Craft and Design AS/A2 AQA

Art, Craft and Design is an exciting and challenging subject that encourages creative expressive skills and aesthetic understanding.  The aim of this course is to promote a broad based art, craft and design learning experience and encourages individual creative development.  You will have the opportunity to create work across two or more areas including; Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Three Dimensional Design and Photography. You will use a variety of art, craft and design activities including drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, photography, and digital manipulation.  You will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design across time and history to develop knowledge and understanding.

Course Outline
4 Units, 2 for AS and 2 for A2

AS Level
Unit 1 50% of AS marks, 25% of A Level marks Portfolio - a coursework unit where you will produce a collection of materials that exemplifies work carried
out at AS.

Unit 2 50% of AS marks, 25% of A Level marks
Externally-Set Assignment – you will choose from starting points set by AQA.

There will be a preparation phase over several weeks, where you will develop work leading to a final outcome. During the preparation phase there will be a 5 hour supervised exam.

A2 Level
Unit 3 25% of A Level marks

Personal Investigation - you will develop a personal investigation based on an idea, issue, concept or theme supported by 1000 - 3000 words.

Unit 4 25% of A Level marks
Externally-Set Assignment - you will choose from starting points set by AQA.

There will be a preparation phase of several weeks, where you will develop work leading to a final outcome, produced during a 15 hour supervised exam.

Entry Requirements
A background in Art and Design or a related course with a grade C or above at GCSE.