Fine Art
You will develop the skills to become a confident and innovative Artist in techniques and processes in a variety of Artistic practices. You will develop your creativity and confidence in drawing and painting, sculpture, print making as well and crossing into photographic and textile skills.
Fine Art A Level begins as an experimental course in year 12 that offers students the opportunity to discover their individual strengths and own artistic passion. You are given plenty of support to enable you to make the transition from GCSE to A level and achieve to the best of your ability. Throughout the two years you will work in a wide range of media and materials exploring artists, designers and photographers both contemporary and historical.
POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS:
- Architect
- Interior Designer
- Textile Designer
- Theatre and Prop Designer
- Advertising
- Web Designer
- - and much more...!
COURSE CONTENT
Component 1 :- Coursework 60% of the course. This is predominately practical with a personal study to accompany your Personal Investigation. You will be supported through your own chosen theme after initial experimental skills building workshops.
Component 2:- The external exam in year 13. This is a practical project devised from a starting point set by the exam board. You will have time to fully prepare for this exam in advance to show off your skills and thought processes. You will begin your preparatory work in February and take the exam in May. You will then have gained time to support your other A Level subjects.
You need to be someone who is interested in the world exploring the reasons behind the Art and Design we make. You will then apply this knowledge to create exciting, thoughtful and personal works of Art. Our students make intelligent contextual links with political issues, socially commenting on something that personally appeals or fascinates them. This investigative process makes our students extremely attractive to many different industries and universities. Fine Artists are highly employable due to their ability to problem solve and create exciting products and concepts.
Your Assessment will be regular with continual feedback and targets set by your experienced teaching staff