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Examination Board: AQA
Examination Board: AQA
Controlled Assessment: 60%
Controlled Assessment: 60%
Examination: 40%
Examination: 40%
Specific entry requirements: One of the following is required: a grade 6 in GCSE Art and Design, a grade 6 in a related DT subject such as Graphic Products, Textiles or Resistant Materials, or a Distinction in BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design.
Specific entry requirements: One of the following is required: a grade 6 in GCSE Art and Design, a grade 6 in a related DT subject such as Graphic Products, Textiles or Resistant Materials, or a Distinction in BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design.
What will you study?
What will you study?
In Year 12 you will explore The 2D Formal Elements through drawing and painting. This will involve developing skills and ideas using materials and techniques in conventional and unconventional ways. Observational drawing and connections to artists from different times, places and cultures will inform this process. Processes such as photography, printmaking, 3D sculpting and digital media might also play a part.
In Year 12 you will explore The 2D Formal Elements through drawing and painting. This will involve developing skills and ideas using materials and techniques in conventional and unconventional ways. Observational drawing and connections to artists from different times, places and cultures will inform this process. Processes such as photography, printmaking, 3D sculpting and digital media might also play a part.
In Year 13 you will refine ideas to create final piece outcomes and present a sustained body of work to meet the Assessment Objectives. At the centre of this will be a highly developed sense of mastery in your personalised approach to Fine Art. This will be accompanied by a written project report.
In Year 13 you will refine ideas to create final piece outcomes and present a sustained body of work to meet the Assessment Objectives. At the centre of this will be a highly developed sense of mastery in your personalised approach to Fine Art. This will be accompanied by a written project report.
What Super Curricular opportunities are there linked to this subject?
What Super Curricular opportunities are there linked to this subject?
- One-to-one feedback, work review and materials/techniques demonstration beyond timetabled lessons as part of extended curriculum
- Create aspirational final piece outcomes such as large scale canvases
- Participate in online master class workshop sessions led by Art & Design professionals
- Enter Academy, London wide and national Art competitions
- Be taught by Masters qualified Art & Design teachers
- Access to purpose built Art classrooms outside of timetabled lesson times
- Take part in practitioner led printmaking workshops at The Heatherley School of Fine Art (COVID safety legislation permitting)
- Coaching guidance for personal statement writing, portfolio organising and interview preparation for applications to Art & Design Foundation and Degree courses
What can this course lead to?
What can this course lead to?
Studying Fine Art at A Level is the ideal complement to many other course choices. It will stimulate, nurture and inspire students’ creative instinct. Students consistently progress on to Higher Education programmes leading to career paths in painting, sculpture, graphics, fashion, digital media, architecture and interior design.
Studying Fine Art at A Level is the ideal complement to many other course choices. It will stimulate, nurture and inspire students’ creative instinct. Students consistently progress on to Higher Education programmes leading to career paths in painting, sculpture, graphics, fashion, digital media, architecture and interior design.
KS5 Student Handbook
KS5 Student Handbook
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