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• AS Level – Art and Design
• A2 Level – Art and Design
• AS Level - Critical and Contextual Studies
• A2 Level - Critical and Contextual Studies
• AS Level - Fine Art
• A2 Level - Fine Art
• AS Level - Graphic Communication
• A2 Level - Graphic Communication
• AS Level - Photography
• A2 Level - Photography
• AS Level - Textile Design
• A2 Level - Textile Design
• AS Level - Three-Dimensional Design
• A2 Level - Three-Dimensional Design

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

AS Level - Art and Design

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F410 - F416: Coursework Portfolio Candidates produce a portfolio of owork from startion points, topics or themes determined by their centre. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research and acquisition of techniques and skills. Candidates must produce and submit practical work that shows evidence of working from at least two of the endorsed areas.	Coursework AS - 60% A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F421 - F426: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to plan and prepare. Candidates are then given five hours of controlled time to work on developing their idea into a realisation/outcome. Candidates can choose a specific endorsement route to follow for this unit.	5 hours controlled time AS - 40% A Level - 20%

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For A2 Level - Art and Design

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F431 - F436: Personal Investigation Candidates submit one major project which has a personal significance The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1000-3000 words. Candidates can choose a specific endorsement route to follow for this unit.	Coursework A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F441 - F446: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to prepare. In fifteen hours of controlled time, candidates work to plan and then realise ideas into a final outcome. Candidates can choose a specific endorsement route to follow for this unit.	15 hours controlled time A Level - 20%

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AS Level - Critical and Contextual Studies

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F416: Coursework Portfolio Candidates produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes determined by their centre. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research and acquisition of techniques and skills.	Coursework AS - 60% A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F426: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to plan and prepare. Candidates are then given five hours of controlled time to work on developing their idea into a realisation/outcome.	Examined. 3-6 weeks preparation and 5 hours controlled time AS - 40% A Level - 20%

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A2 Level - Critical and Contextual Studies

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F436: Personal Investigation Candidates submit one major project which has a personal significance. The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1000-3000 words	Coursework A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F446: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to prepare. In fifteen hours of controlled time, candidates work to plan and then realise ideas into a final outcome.	Examined. 3-6 weeks preparation and 15 hours controlled time A Level - 20%

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AS Level - Fine Art

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F411: Coursework Portfolio Candidates produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes determined by their centre. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research and acquisition of techniques and skills.	Coursework AS - 60% A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F421: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to plan and prepare. Candidates are then given five hours of controlled time to work on developing their idea into a realisation/outcome.	Examined 3-6 weeks' preparation and 5 hours' controlled time AS - 40% A Level - 20%

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A2 Level - Fine Art

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F431: Personal Investigation Candidates submit one major project which has a personal significance. The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1000-3000 words	Coursework A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F441: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to prepare. In fifteen hours of controlled time, candidates work to plan and then realise ideas into a final outcome.	Examined 3-6 weeks' preparation and 15 hours' controlled time A Level - 20%

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AS Level - Graphic Communication

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F412: Coursework Portfolio Candidates produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes determined by their centre. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research and acquisition of techniques and skills.	Coursework AS - 60% A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F422: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to plan and prepare. Candidates are then given five hours of controlled time to work on developing their idea into a realisation/outcome.	Examined 3-6 weeks' preparation and 5 hours' controlled time AS - 40% A Level - 20%

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A2 Level - Graphic Communication

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F432: Personal Investigation Candidates submit one major project which has a personal significance. The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1000-3000 words	Coursework A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F442: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to prepare. In fifteen hours of controlled time, candidates work to plan and then realise ideas into a final outcome.	Examined 3-6 weeks' preparation and 15 hours' controlled time A Level - 20%

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AS Level - Photography

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F413: Coursework Portfolio Candidates produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes determined by their centre. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research and acquisition of techniques and skills.	Coursework AS - 60% A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F423: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to plan and prepare. Candidates are then given five hours of controlled time to work on developing their idea into a realisation/outcome.	Examined 3-6 weeks' preparation and 5 hours' controlled time AS - 40% A Level - 20%

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A2 Level - Photography

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F433: Personal Investigation Candidates submit one major project which has a personal significance. The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1000-3000 words	Coursework A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F434: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to prepare. In fifteen hours of controlled time, candidates work to plan and then realise ideas into a final outcome.	Examined 3-6 weeks' preparation and 15 hours' controlled time A Level - 20%

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AS Level - Textile Design

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	414: Coursework Portfolio Candidates produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes determined by their centre. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research and acquisition of techniques and skills.	Coursework AS - 60% A Level - 30%
Mandatory	424: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to plan and prepare. Candidates are then given five hours of controlled time to work on developing their idea into a realisation/outcome.	Examined 3-6 weeks' preparation and 5 hours' controlled time AS - 40% A Level - 20%

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A2 Level - Textile Design

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	434: Personal Investigation Candidates submit one major project which has a personal significance. The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1000-3000 words	Coursework A Level - 30%
Mandatory	433: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to prepare. In fifteen hours of controlled time, candidates work to plan and then realise ideas into a final outcome.	Examined 3-6 weeks' preparation and 15 hours' controlled time A Level - 20%

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AS Level - Three-Dimensional Design

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F415: Coursework Portfolio Candidates produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes determined by their centre. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research and acquisition of techniques and skills.	Coursework AS - 60% A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F425: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to plan and prepare. Candidates are then given five hours of controlled time to work on developing their idea into a realisation/outcome.	Examined 3-6 weeks' preparation and 5 hours' controlled time AS - 40% A Level - 20%

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A2 Level - Three-Dimensional Design

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	F435: Personal Investigation Candidates submit one major project which has a personal significance. The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1000-3000 words	Coursework A Level - 30%
Mandatory	F445: Controlled Assignment Candidates select one starting point from an early release question paper. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of six weeks in which to prepare. In fifteen hours of controlled time, candidates work to plan and then realise ideas into a final outcome.	Examined 3-6 weeks' preparation and 15 hours' controlled time A Level - 20%

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