AS/A Level Art and Design

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Externally Set Assignment

The ESA paper and moving image clip will be released on Portal under 'Resources' > 'Non-Examination Assessment Tasks' on 1st February.

Teaching: Sept 2015
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More and more teachers are choosing Eduqas – find out why!

Interested in switching? Download our free Guide to switching for everything you need to know.

Choose Eduqas and you’ll benefit from:

  • Friendly and straightforward advice and administrative support.
  • Our AS specification comprises only one coursework component.
  • Our A level specification includes one coursework component and an Externally Set Assignment.
  • The AS and A level specifications provide opportunities for flexible teaching approaches, allowing
    teachers to make the most of the resources and expertise available at their centres and enable a
    number of delivery options

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You can also find out more about our package of support including free teaching and learning resources, direct access to subject-specialists, expert-led CPD, and regional support team on our 'Switch to Us’ pages.


The Eduqas Art and Design A Level has been designed to provide engaging and innovative creative learning experiences, where art, craft and design practice is meaningfully integrated with theoretical knowledge and understanding.

In this A Level Art and Design course, learners are given opportunities to develop a broad foundation of critical, practical and theoretical skills. Overall, the course fosters a holistic understanding of a range of practices and contexts across visual arts, crafts and design fields, culminating in greater specialism and achievement.

We provide a range of digital resources for both learners and educators, including A Level Art and Design past papers, downloadable guides and training events. Simply click across to the relevant field in the menu above. 

Why choose Eduqas?

  • Our specification comprises only one component at AS and two at A Level; and the A Level Externally Set Assignment paper offers an open choice of appealing visual assignments or written briefs which are suitable for any art, craft or design discipline.

  • We provide teachers with an extensive portfolio of marked exemplar work and a wealth of resources which are all freely available on the Eduqas website.

  • We offer Critical and Contextual Studies as a title option.

  • Educators can access our Art and Design Teacher Network on Facebook.

  • We offer Lightbox: an online supportive tool and a comprehensive Guidance for Teaching resource, with helpful advice on teaching approaches, assessment administration, advocacy materials and FAQs.
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Lightbox – online resources for teachers and students

 

Lightbox is an online resource for art, craft and design teachers and students designed to support the objectives of Eduqas art and design qualifications.

 

View Lightbox resources here

 

You can also unlock your learners’ potential with an impressive range of FREE digital resources, teaching tools and materials on our resources website here.

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AS/A Level Art and Design with Eduqas


Eduqas’ AS/A Level in Art and Design meaningfully integrates art, craft and design practice with theoretical knowledge and understanding.

Your learners will gain a holistic understanding of a range of practices and contexts in the visual arts, crafts and design fields, culminating in greater specialism and achievement. 

 

Our specification comprises of one component at AS and two at A Level. Our Externally Set A-Level assignment paper offers a choice of visual assignments or written briefs suitable for any art, craft or design discipline.

 

As an Eduqas Art and Design teacher, you will benefit from the support of our subject experts, who will provide you with all the advice and guidance you need for the classroom.

 

Our Art and Design teachers also have access to Lightbox, an online resource offering insights into contemporary art, craft and design practice and the creative industries, as well as Eduqas’ own extensive range of resources.


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Why choose Eduqas for Art and Design?

 

Choose Eduqas for AS/A Level Art and Design and you’ll benefit from:

  • Easy access to advice from subject specialists
  • Unlimited use of free digital resources
  • Access to an extensive programme of expert-led training
  • Free visits from our Regional Support Team of former teachers

 

 


 

AS and A Level Art and Design Specifications

 

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Eduqas also offers a GCSE Art and Design qualification.

More reasons to choose Eduqas for AS/A Level Art and Design

 

Julia Harrison-Picard, Subject Lead for Creative Arts, explains how switching to Eduqas for AS/A Level Art and Design could benefit you and your learners.

 

“Eduqas has provided transparency and support as well a genuine interest in the Visual Arts. This has instilled a sense of value and trust in the relationship with have with them. Switching to this board was the best decision, and we wish we had done it sooner.”
Lucy Cooper, Head of Art and Design, The Godolphin and Latymer School, London
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