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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
          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 %