New GCEs for 2008
GCE History of Art (Art of the Western World) (2250)
Introducing AQA's new specification for History of Art (Art of the Western World) for AS and A Level. This new redrafted specification has been designed to:
- establish a framework for exploring aspects of Western art and architecture
- develop a foundation of knowledge and understanding of the subject
- enable centres to develop courses that reflect their own interests and strengths using available resources
The following information and specification outline will enable both practising Teachers and Subject Heads to be better informed and supported in the teaching of this subject, particularly if attending one of AQA's Teacher Support meetings.
Classification Codes
Every specification is assigned a national classification code indicating the subject area to which it belongs. The classification code for this specification is 3830.
Centres should be aware that candidates who enter for more than one GCE AS/A level qualification with the same classification code will have only one grade (the highest) counted for the purpose of the School and College Performance Tables.
Centres may wish to advise candidates that, if they take two specifications with the same classification code, universities and employers are very likely to take the view that they have achieved only one of the two GCE AS/A levels. The same view may be taken if candidates take two GCE AS/A level specifications that have different classification codes but have significant overlap of content. Candidates who have any doubts about their subject combinations should check with the university to which they wish to progress or company they wish to join, before embarking on their programmes.
Why choose History of Art?
- Reduction to four units - two at AS and two at A2
- Increased choice this specification offers
- No coursework
- The specification assumes no previous knowledge of History of Art and is suitable for the diverse range of candidates who wish to develop their interest in, and enjoyment of, the study of History of Art, fostering its value in lifelong learning.