GCSE Art & Design (AQA) - Year 11
This is a broad course taught over two years. The aims are to explore practical and critical/ contextual work through a range of 2D and or 3D processes. There are 2 units; Unit 1 : Portfolio – The portfolio of work is selected from work undertaken during the course of study and must include more than one project. Unit 2 – Externally – Set Task ; project set by the exam board which includes a 10 hour period of sustained focused study.
All work is assessed by the Art Department and moderated by AQA.
| Half Term 1 (June - July) |
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| Controlled Assessment: Yes Internal Common Assessment: Yes Controlled Assessment Deadline: October half term Field Trips/Visits: No |
| Half Term 2 (September - October) |
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| Controlled Assessment: Yes Internal Common Assessment: Yes Controlled Assessment Deadline this H/T: N/A Field Trips/Visits: No |
| Half Term 3 (November - December) |
Themed based project; Surface texture/Printmaking
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| Controlled Assessment: Yes Internal Common Assessment: Yes Controlled Assessment: January Field Trips/Visits: No |
| Half Term 4 (January - February) |
| Externally -Set Task- Staring points suggested by the exam board. To include;
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| External Assessment/Controlled Assessment: No Internal Common Assessment: Yes Final Coursework Deadline: May 2012 Field Trips/Visits: No |
| Half Term 5 (March - April) |
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| External Assessment: Yes (Moderator) Internal Common Assessment: Yes Final Coursework Deadline: May 2012 Field Trips/Visits: No |
| Half Term 6 (April - May) |
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| External Assessment: Yes – Work marked by centre and Moderated by AQA Internal Common Assessment: No Final Coursework Deadline: May 2012 Field Trips/Visits: No |
