AQA
Level 3
QN: 601/4456/7
Curriculum Active
AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art and Design
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AQA. Classified as a GCE A Level.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
AQA
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
Flexible
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Externally Set Assignment
Preparatory Period
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Respond to a chosen externally set starting point
- Develop ideas through research and experimentation
- Prepare for the timed examination
2
Externally Set Assignment
Timed Examination
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce a personal response to the chosen starting point under timed conditions
- Demonstrate skills in realising intentions
- Show understanding of visual language and techniques
3
Personal Investigation
Practical Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop ideas through sustained investigations informed by contextual and other sources
- Demonstrate analytical and critical understanding of sources
- Refine ideas through experimentation and selection of appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes
- Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions
- Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language
4
Personal Investigation
Written Component
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Articulate knowledge and understanding of art, craft and design in a written format
- Analyse and evaluate own work and that of others
- Demonstrate connections between practical work and written investigation
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4456/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AQA
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015