A2 Art & Design - Graphics (AQA 2200)
There are two units at A2 level Unit 3: PERSONAL INVESTIGATION; Students develop work in response to an idea, issue concept or theme of their choice. A practical based unit which is supported by written material of a critical analytical nature. Unit 4: EXTERNALLY-SET ASSIGNMENT; Assignment issued to students on 1st February which includes a supervised time of 15 hours. The question paper contains a choice of eight starting points for the students to produce a clearly defined selection of work which will lead to a final piece or pieces.
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| Half Term 1 (September - October) | |
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| External Assessment: No Internal Common Assessment: Yes Coursework Deadline this H/T: N/A Field Trips/Visits: Baltic Art Gallery, Uni visit | External Assessment: No Internal Common Assessment: Yes Coursework Deadline this H/T: N/A Field Trips/Visits: Baltic Art Gallery, Uni visit |
| Half Term 2 (November - December) | |
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| External Assessment: No Internal Common Assessment: Yes Coursework Deadline: January 2012 Field Trips/Visits: No | External Assessment: No Internal Common Assessment: Yes Coursework Deadline: January 2012 Field Trips/Visits: No |
| Half Term 3 (January - February) | |
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| External Assessment: No Internal Common Assessment: Yes Coursework Deadline: April 2012 Field Trips/Visits: Barcelona | External Assessment: No Internal Common Assessment: Yes Coursework Deadline: April 2012 Field Trips/Visits: Barcelona |
| Half Term 4 (March - April) | |
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| External Assessment: Yes (moderated by AQA) Internal Common Assessment: Yes Coursework Deadline: May 2012 Field Trips/Visits: No | External Assessment: Yes (moderated by AQA) Internal Common Assessment: Yes Coursework Deadline: May 2012 Field Trips/Visits: No |
| Half Term 5 (May - June) | |
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| External Assessment: Yes Marked by the centre and moderated by AQA. Internal Common Assessment: Yes Coursework Deadline: May 2012 Field Trips/Visits: No | External Assessment: Yes Marked by the centre and moderated by AQA. Internal Common Assessment: Yes Coursework Deadline: May 2012 Field Trips/Visits: No |
Suggested Course reading list:
Regular visits to the learning resources centre are essential as the library has a good selection of fine art, fashion and textile, photography and graphic design books.
