Art (Fine)

Entry Requirements

Grade 6 or better in GCSE Art.

Course Content

Students will work in at least two of the following areas of art, craft and design: Fine Art, Graphic Design, Textiles, Three-Dimensional Design and Photography. They may explore overlapping areas and combination areas producing practical and critical/contextual work in their chosen areas.

Units

Unit 1: Coursework portfolio consisting of observational drawings and material based work

Unit 2: Controlled test - Students select one of five starting points and are required to produce preparatory work and a finished piece or pieces

Unit 3: Personal investigation - based on an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by a written element of no less than 1000 words and no more than 3000 words, leading to a finished piece or pieces

Unit 4: Controlled test. Progression Routes

• A higher education course in fine art, graphic design, textile design, 3D design, or a career in one of these areas.