HOW IS MUSIC AT DLD ASSESSED?
AS level Music:
| Component 1: Performing (Examined by a visiting examiner) |
Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes | 30% of qualification |
| Component 2: Composing (Coursework) |
Total duration of compositions: 4.5 -7 minutes | 30% of qualification |
| Component 3: Appraising | Written examination: 1 hours 30 minutes (Two Areas of Study) |
40% of qualification |
A level Music
| Component 1: Performing (Examined by a visiting examiner) |
Option A: Total duration of performances: 10-12 minutes OR Option B: Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes |
Option A: 35% of qualification Option B: 25% of qualification |
| Component 2: Composing (Coursework) |
Option A: Total duration of compositions: 4-6 minutes OR Option B: Total duration of compositions: 8-10 minutes |
Option A: 25% of qualification Option B: 35% of qualification |
| Component 3: Appraising | Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes (Three Areas of Study) |
40% of qualification |
Exam Board: EDUQAS
