3D Design - A-Level

Assessment

Component 1: Non-exam assessment (NEA) set and marked by the Academy and moderated by AQA during a visit to the Academy. 96 marks and 60% of the final grade. Component 2: An externally set assignment by the examination board. Students will have full in-class preparation for this, before completing a 15 hour exam over 3 days. 96 marks and 40% of the final grade. AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, makes connections between visual and other elements.