GCEA Level Advanced Art and Design - Photography Component 1 - Total Mark 45

Oct 20, 2026

GCEA Level Advanced Art and Design Photography Component 1 marking framework for AMANDEEP, totaling 45 marks (38 plus PS7). The document defines performance expectations across AO1–AO4: develop ideas through contextual investigations, explore and select resources and techniques, record observations with critical reflection, and present a personal response making relevant connections. It includes performance levels with descriptors for limited to exceptional ability, plus a total-out-of-90 breakdown and AO1–AO4 mark allocations and level criteria.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages104

Reading Time4 h 22 min

AccessFree to download

Mark Summary

Total Mark and AO Breakdown

Performance Calculator

Level 1 to Level 6 Descriptors

AO1 Develop Ideas

AO1 Total

AO2 Explore and Select

AO2 Total

AO3 Record and Reflect

AO3 Total

AO4 Present Personal Response

AO4 Total

GCEA Level Advanced Art and Design Photography Component 1 AMANDEEP Total Mark 45 (38+PS7) | | AO1 | AO2 | AO3 | AO4 | Personal | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Develop | Explore and Select | Record | Realise | Study | | Mark | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | | Performance Level | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | | Total out of 90 | | | | | 45 | | PERFORMANCE CALCULATOR | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Level 4 | | | Level 5 | | | Level 6 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A LEVEL PRACTICAL – SEPT 2016 | LIMITED ABILITY | | | BASIC ABILITY | | | EMERGING COMPETENT ABILITY | | | COMPETENT AND CONSISTENT ABILITY | | | CONFIDENT AND ASSURED
ABILITY | | | EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY | | | | | Taxonomy | partial, inconsistent, literal, elementary, minimal, rushed, sporadic, naïve, little creative intent, disjointed, pedestrian, credible, lacks control over the formal elements, vague aims | | | straightforward, deliberate, just adequate, methodical, superficial, unrefined, crude visual language, simplistic reflection, plays safe, unresolved, contextual references explored but lack relevance, defines aims with some understanding, developing control over the formal elements | | | predictable, broadening, makes progress, relevant, description not explanation, demonstrates intentions, appropriate, sufficient control, emerging individuality, thorough, adequate control over the formal elements, contextual references inform journey, pursues aims with understanding | | | diverse, effective, purposeful, consistent, skillful, coherent, imaginative, informed, some perception, satisfies creative intent, engaged, consistent control over the formal elements, contextual references inspire creativity, realises some aims, | | | independent, realised, sensitive, creative, sustained, highly inventive, critical, perceptive, comprehensive, in-depth, insightful, original, genuine creative journey, refined, in-depth reflection, exciting, comprehensive control over the formal elements, contextual references shows some personal insight, fully realises all aims and objectives | | | inspired, surprising, unique, authoritative, genuine discovery, adventurous, accepting of the unexpected, challenging, fully informed, questioning, dexterous, erudite, highly intuitive, daring, insightful and comprehensive exploration of contextual references, ideas synthesised into highly sophisticated realisations, goes beyond aims to produce surprising realisations, control over the formal elements demonstrate fluent sensitivity and understanding | | | | | AO1
Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations
informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | AO1 total:
9 | | | LIMITED | | | BASIC | | | EMERGING COMPETENT Predictable
Description not explanation
Contextual references inform journey | | | COMPETENT AND CONSISTENT | | | CONFIDENT AND ASSURED | | | EXCEPTIONAL | | | | | AO2
Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | AO2 total:
10 | | | LIMITED | | | BASIC | | | EMERGING COMPETENT | | | COMPETENT AND CONSISTENT
Imaginative Coherent Imaginative Informed Engaged | | | CONFIDENT AND ASSURED | | | EXCEPTIONAL | | | | | AO3
Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | AO3 total:
10 | | | LIMITED | | | BASIC | | | EMERGING COMPETENT\# | | | COMPETENT AND CONSISTENT Effective
Purposeful
Contextual references inspire

FAQs

What is the total mark for the Photography Component 1?

The document states a total mark of 45 (38 + PS7). It also shows AO totals contributing to that score.

Which assessment objectives are covered in the marking framework?

AO1, AO2, AO3, and AO4 are covered. Each AO corresponds to a distinct skill area: developing ideas, exploring resources, recording and reflecting, and presenting a personal response.

How are performance levels determined across the component?

Performance is mapped to levels from limited ability through exceptional ability. The performance calculator lists descriptors for each level, helping indicate how well evidence meets the intent of each AO.

Oct 20, 2026

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