AQA A-level Art and Design (7201-7206)
Exam structure at a glance for AQA A-level Art and Design: every paper with its time, marks and weighting, plus the facts and links you need.
- Board
- AQA
- Specification code
- 7201-7206
- Level
- A level
- First teaching
- 2015
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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Papers and weightings
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | What it is (our summary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Personal investigation Non-exam assessment | not stated | 96 | 60% | Centre-set practical investigation with related written material; no time limit; marked by the centre and moderated by AQA on a visit. |
| Component 2: Externally set assignment Non-exam assessment | not stated | 96 | 40% | AQA-set paper issued from 1 February; preparatory period then 15 hours of supervised time (first 3 hours consecutive). |
Times are exam lengths; weightings are shares of the whole qualification. Summaries are in our own words.
Good to know
- Non-exam assessment: Both components are non-exam assessment.
- Titles (endorsements): Art, craft and design (7201); Fine art; Graphic communication; Textile design; Three-dimensional design; Photography
Not yet confirmed by us: Page ties only 7201 to Art, craft and design; codes 7202-7206 for the other titles not shown.. Check the official documents.
Key dates
Summer 2027 exam series
- First exam (GCSE and A level): Mon, 10 May 2027
- Contingency day: Wed, 23 June 2027
- Special consideration deadline: Wed, 30 June 2027
A levels are linear: all exams are sat at the end of the two-year course. Source: JCQ key dates June 2027. Check each board's final timetable for paper dates and results day.
Specification, past papers and grade boundaries
- AQA: Specification at a glance (board website)
- AQA: Specification (PDF, board website)
- AQA: Past papers and mark schemes (board website)
- AQA: Grade boundaries (board website)
Facts checked against: aqa.org.uk.
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Exam facts (paper names, times, marks, weightings, codes) are taken from each awarding body's own specification and summarised in our own words; no specification text, papers, mark schemes or booklets are reproduced. Exam details checked against the board's specification on 2026-10-20. Always check the current specification on the board's website.
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