THE 'A2' ELEMENT OF THE COURSE - LEADING TO THE AWARD OF ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATION

This part of the course is assessed in the same manner as the 'AS' part of the course and carries the remaining 50% of the total marks available.

Once again, the 'A2' is a modular course with a controlled test in the final unit (or module) number 7.

However, after unit 4 there is an additional option for the candidates to consider. Units 5 & 6 provide an option for students to either continue with their coursework method or to produce an illustrated written study of an aspect of critical and historical studies in art, craft or design of their own choice. This will take the form of about 3000 words. It is set and marked by the centre (or college) and moderated by the examining board.

UNIT 5
This is the theory choice. Students can select an area of study and produce an Illustrated essay of around 3000 words.

UNIT 6
Here students can continue with their practical investigations.
This unit is structured in the same way as the previous units.

UNIT 7
The preparatory work is an important part of the marking scheme and attention must be given to the production of a good folio of work during this four week period of development.
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UNIT 4
(The first unit of the second year)
ACCOUNTS FOR 15% OF THE TOTAL 'A' LEVEL MARKS.

COURSEWORK
Candidates continue with their choice of Endorsed or Unendorsed options. As in the 'AS' level, the topic is set and marked by the centre or college and moderated by the examining body.

UNIT 5
(Second module of the second year)

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UNIT 6
(the alternative choice to Unit 5)

UNIT 5 is the Theory choice

UNIT 6 is the continuation of the practical route.

UNIT 7
(The third module of the second year and is the controlled test)
At this stage the candidates have 15 hours to produce a controlled finished piece and four weeks of preparatory time.

The 'AS' element of the course

The Aims & Objectives