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Fine ArtWatch this video to find out more about GCSE fine art
"Every child is an artist, the challenge is to remain an artist as you grow older."
Pablo Picasso
Three reasons to take fine art
You will experience a wide range of work by a variety of artists and gain an understanding of the creative techniques that they use.
You will have the opportunity to develop your creativity, explore your own ideas and will gain a great deal of satisfaction from working in a subject where there are no right or wrong answers.
You will develop a wide range of transferable skills including visual communication and creative problem solving. These skills will open up opportunities whether you pursue a career within the creative arts sector or choose to follow another path.
What students have to say about fine art
“I enjoyed having the freedom to explore my own ideas and learn about materials and techniques I hadn't used before.”
“I enjoyed the pencil portrait. I didn't think I could draw people but portraits are now a big part of my work.”
“I like that we were told what to do at first but got more choice and freedom as the course went on.”
“I enjoyed learning how to use Photoshop to make objects look like they were melting.”
“The homework is not as much as I thought but you need to do little and often to make sure you don't fall behind.”
Course content
This is a hands-on course where practical skills are developed in drawing, painting, digital photography, sculpture and mixed media. You will experiment with and explore techniques and materials, research, analyse and evaluate work, and develop your own personal ideas to produce unique artworks.
Future career/progression possibilities
Students studying GCSE art would be able to progress onto A Level courses as well as creative BTEC and Diploma courses, leading to either art foundation course and/or a variety of creative degree level courses.
These in turn would lead to a wide range of career options, including: architecture, advertising, film, media and marketing, photo journalism, fashion, graphic design, furniture design, interior design, jewellery design, web-site design, animation, game design, illustration, product design, art therapy, art education, stage crafts, costume design, gallery or museum work, etc. Artists may also become self employed as painters, sculptors, ceramicists, mural designers, etc. or as artists in residence within the public and private sectors.
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