AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE with Advanced Subsidiary GCE (Additional) in Applied Art and Design
Qualification summary
The AQA GCE in Applid Art and Design has been developed to enable candidates to gain an understanding of 2D and 3D visual language; to develop the skills and understanding all artists, craftspeople and designers need in their work; to develop skills in using materials and techniques; to develop an understanding of specific vocationall relevant aspects of art, crafts or design; and to prepare for either employment or further or higher education within an art, craft or design environment.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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This 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
A*A/AA/AB/BB/BC/CC/CD/DD/DE/EE
Portfolio of Evidence
Task-based controlled assessment
All AS and A2 units are assessed through independent assessment and holistic assessment is addressed within A2 units.
Revised document attached
Feedback Issue 2 - Unit 10
Feedback Issue 3 - AD09
Feedback Issue 4 - Specification
This qualification will comprise six AS and three A2 units to include the mandatory units for the AS double award and the A Level single award.
Candidates must enter Units 1-5 plus one option from Unit 6 and Unit 7-9 .
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J/102/6111 - Investigation of 2D visual language
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 11.11%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Portfolio of Evidence.
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L/102/6112 - Investigation of 3D visual language
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 11.11%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Portfolio of Evidence.
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R/102/6113 - Working to a brief
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 11.11%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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Y/102/6114 - Historical and contemporary references
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 11.11%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Portfolio of Evidence.
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D/102/6115 - Professional practice, communication and meaning
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 11.11%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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H/102/6116 - Options A - F (A: Drawing and painting or printmaking / B: Photography, film and video / C: Graphic design / D: Public art / E: Textile art and fashion/ F: 3D design)
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 11.11%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Portfolio of Evidence.
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K/102/6117 - Application and development of 2D visual language
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 11.11%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Portfolio of Evidence.
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M/102/6118 - Application and development of 3D visual language
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 11.11%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Portfolio of Evidence.
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T/102/6119 - Working to self-identified briefs
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 11.11%.
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.