Both the AS and A level are made up of two components as outlined below. At AS level both components are equally weighted at 50% of the total grade. In A level component one is worth 60% of the total grade, and component two makes up the other 40%. AS Level Component One: Personal Investigation - Working sequentially through a range of traditional dark room and digital photographic processes you will develop an understanding of the formal elements of photography, leading to well considered outcomes that demonstrates a creative approach that goes beyond mere observation and recording. Component Two: Externally Set Assignment - You are given 10 hours under exam conditions to produce an outcome based on a theme set by the exam board with an advanced preparatory period of working time. A Level Component One: Personal Investigation - To research, analyse and evaluate links between the work of past and contemporary photographers and artists, and your own emerging studio practice. To identify a theme and explore, develop and record your ideas towards a minimum of two outcomes. You will also be required to produce a written study of a minimum of 1000 words on a photographer(s) who particularly inspire your own practice. The personal study will count for 12% of the overall A level qualification. Component Two: Externally Set Assignment - You are given 15 hours under exam conditions to produce an outcome based on a theme set by the exam board with an advanced preparatory period of working time.
Name: Art and Design Photography - Lens and Light Based Media Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The course is internally assessed across all units, and externally moderated in June. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150929 10:21:36 Updated 20150929 10:24:43
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