|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
A Level course assessmentHow do I get an A?Here's how the AQA describes the different grades achievable at A Level (that's the full, two-year course.)
Candidates demonstrate a comprehensive, detailed knowledge and application of the Key Concepts in the specification, and are able to evaluate texts and ideas using the Key Concepts in depth and with some sophistication. They are able to demonstrate excellent knowledge, application and evaluation of the major ideas, theories and debates they deal with. They are able to use relevant contextual knowledge both to illuminate media texts and to account for significant differences between texts. They are able to demonstrate excellent knowledge, application and evaluation of a media technology and demonstrate excellent ability to carry out an independent investigation or research-based study of a media text, topic or issue of their own choice. In all of the above respects candidates display a high degree of critical
autonomy and excellent media literacy skills. Written expression is fluent,
well-structured, accurate and precise, and shows a confident grasp of
appropriate terminology.
Candidates demonstrate sound knowledge and application of the Key Concepts in the specification, and are able to evaluate texts and ideas competently using the Key Concepts. They are able to demonstrate sound knowledge, application and evaluation of the major ideas, theories and debates they deal with. They are able to use some relevant contextual knowledge to illuminate media texts and to account for significant differences between texts. They are able to demonstrate competent knowledge, application and evaluation of a media technology and demonstrate sound ability to carry out an independent investigation or research-based study of a media text, topic or issue of their own choice. In some of the above respects candidates display a sound degree of critical autonomy and competent media literacy skills. Written expression is accurate and clear and shows a sound use of appropriate terminology.
Candidates demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the Key Concepts in the specification, and are able to carry out some evaluation of texts and ideas using the Key Concepts. They are able to demonstrate some knowledge, application and evaluation of the major ideas, theories and debates they deal with. They use sound, relevant contextual knowledge both to illuminate media texts and to account for significant differences between texts. They are able to demonstrate some knowledge, application and evaluation of a media technology and demonstrate ability to carry out an independent investigation or research-based study of a media text, topic or issue of their own choice. Candidates display some aspect of critical autonomy and some media literacy
skills. Written work is generally accurate in conveying statements and
opinions, sometimes supported by reference to the texts, and shows the
use of some appropriate terminology.
AO1 AO3i AO4
AO1 AO2 AO3i AO3ii AO5 |
|
|
