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 broad range of workshops, media processes and ideas towards well considered outcomes. You will develop an understanding of the expressive nature of the formal elements of textiles. 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 Textiles work of the past, other cultures and contemporary textile artists and fashion designers. Develop a personal theme that is explored and developed towards a range of textile outcomes. You will also be required to produce a written study of a minimum of 1000 words on an 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 - Textiles Design Endorsed 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 10:27:35 Updated 20150929 10:29:30
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Thurston Community College
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