Examined in June 2009 and June 2010
Examination Board: AQA
Graphic Design is an extremely useful and practical subject for any student who has an aptitude for drawing, painting and photography. It concentrates on the more commercial side of art and involves designing posters, book covers, CD covers and magazine illustrations.
Two modules are studied at AS. No previous knowledge of the subject is required.
SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
Candidates take Units 1 and 2 as below:
| UNIT | LEVEL | TOPIC | MODE OF ASSESSMENT | DURATION | WEIGHTING |
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| AS | A | |||||
| 1 | AS | COURSEWORK Thematic and expressive study |
Internally set and marked. Externally moderated |
n/a | 50 % | 25 % |
| 2 | AS | FINAL PIECE Externally Set Assignment |
Internally set and marked. Externally moderated |
5 hours | 50 % | 25 % |
| A2 | ||||||
| Two modules are also studied at A2 | ||||||
| UNIT | LEVEL | TOPIC | MODE OF ASSESSMENT | DURATION | WEIGHTING A2 | |
| 3 | A2 | COURSEWORK Practical work and written study |
Internally set and marked. Externally moderated. |
n/a | 25 % | |
| 4 | A2 | FINAL PIECE Externally Set Assignment |
Internally set and marked. Externally moderated |
15 hours | 25 % | |
THE 6TH FORM // INTRODUCTION // SUBJECTS // STUDENT STORIES // 6TH FORM WORK GALLERY
