EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art and Design
Qualification summary
The aims of the Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced GCE in Art and Design are to develop:
• intellectual, imaginative, creative and intuitive powers
• investigative, analytical, experimental, practical, technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding and critical judgement
• an understanding of the interrelationships between art, craft and design processes and an awareness of the contexts in which they operate
• an interest in, enthusiasm for, and enjoyment of art, craft and design
• the experience of working with a broad range of media, including traditional and new media and technologies
• independence of mind in relation to developing their own ideas, refining their own intentions and personal outcome
• knowledge, understanding and application of art, craft, design and media and technologies in contemporary and past societies and cultures
• experience of working within relevant and real frameworks and, where appropriate, make links to the creative industries
• an awareness of different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of art, craft and design practice.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
The qualification may form part of the entry requirements for progression to higher education or employment.
No specific job occupation
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
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09.2
Crafts, Creative Arts and Design
All AS Units are assessed through independent assessment
All A2 Units are assessed through independent assessment
There are four mandatory units
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Y/500/8706 - Unit 1: AS Art and Design Coursework
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 30.00%.
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D/500/8707 - Unit 2: AS Art and Design Externally Set Assignment
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 20.00%.
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H/500/8708 - Unit 3: A2 Art and Design Coursework
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 30.00%.
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K/500/8709 - Unit 4: A2 Art and Design Externally Set Assignment
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 20.00%.