A LEVEL
Exam Board: OCR
ENTRY REQUIREMENT GCSE Textiles or Art Grade 6 This course allows students to extend and develop their skills in a wide range of media. Students are encouraged to pursue their own particular interests, be that constructed or surface design textiles. They are encouraged to explore and refine their ideas taking into account their own emerging personal style. Recording information, through drawing or related means, forms the basis of these studies. The course fosters independent learning and research skills in students, whilst providing them with a solid grounding in practical techniques. Critical and contextual studies are fundamental. Sixth Form Textiles students benefit from having their own personal studio space in which they can work at any time throughout the day. COMPONENT 01: PERSONAL INVESTIGATION Non exam assessment (internally assessed and externally moderated) • 120 marks • 60% of the total A Level This component involves: A portfolio of practical work demonstrating personal response to a starting point. A related personal study (1000+ words).
COMPONENT 02: EXTERNALLY SET TASK An externally set project culminating in a 15 hour exam (internally assessed and externally moderated) • 80 marks • 40% of the total A Level The exam board will provide learners with a choice of theme, briefs and stimuli. Please note: this is a two year course.
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