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Throughout the course students will be introduced to new techniques and refine existing ones - painting, drawing, collage, print making and mixed media. The course is specifically geared to encourage students to follow their own artistic path suited to their own interests and career aspirations. The work of artists and designers will be explored in relation to their work, developing analytical and critical understanding. A-Level Fine Art focuses on the disciplines of drawing, painting, sculpture, print making and mixed-media to a high level. You explore techniques and media at a more refined and more in depth level than you did at GCSE and your work will be independently led as preparation for further study at degree level or employment.
Throughout the course students will be introduced to new techniques and refine existing ones - painting, drawing, collage, print making and mixed media. The course is specifically geared to encourage students to follow their own artistic path suited to their own interests and career aspirations. The work of artists and designers will be explored in relation to their work, developing analytical and critical understanding. A-Level Fine Art focuses on the disciplines of drawing, painting, sculpture, print making and mixed-media to a high level. You explore techniques and media at a more refined and more in depth level than you did at GCSE and your work will be independently led as preparation for further study at degree level or employment.
Possible Units of Study
Unit 1 – Non exam portfolio, the personal investigation. 60%, internally and externally assessed. Work is based on a chosen theme and requires research on related artists, sketchbook work, preparatory studies and final work. Students also submit an essay (1000 - 3000 words) based on contextual studies related to their practical project.
Unit 2 – Externally set controlled test. 40% internally and externally assessed. The controlled test consists of a range of questions to be used as starting points. The timed element of the unit (15 hours) must be unaided, however the question paper is worked on in lessons to produce developmental work leading up to the practical exam.
This course aims to encourage a personal and individual approach to Fine Art and the many ways in which to express yourself. Students will be assessed on their originality and creative ability and be expected to develop their work independently.
Progression and career opportunities
Students can progress on to university to study a range of degrees that could include fine art, illustration or set design. Employment could take the form of a graphic designer, interior designer or art therapist. Students have the opportunity to exhibit their outcomes and be prepared for a very competitive field of work in the creative industries.
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