Fine Art is visual. A Fine Artist develops and produces images and/or sculpture to communicate imaginative, emotional or intellectual ideas. We manipulate line, tone, colour, shape and pattern to ensure our work has the desired impact on those who view it. The A level Fine Art course will develop your visual literacy and give you insights into the ways in which we understand and are influence by images. It will also equip you with the skills you need to produce successful works in a variety of media and technologies. Over the two years of the course you will; Increase your confidence in all types of drawing Extend the range of media you can use fluently Deepen your knowledge of printing and other technologies Learn how to structure your creativity to effectively develop your own ideas and style.
To gain entry onto the Fine Art A-level course students will need to attain a grade 5 at GCSE Art (a grade 5 in any of the specialized areas such as graphics is also acceptable).
There are two components; Component I Personal Investigation In which students select a subject or topic to investigate. Component 2 Externally set assignment. In which student select from a list of eight topics set by the AQA. In each component the sketch book and final work are exhibited for assessment. Work is assessed first by the school and then by an AQA moderator. Final assessment is controlled by criteria set by the exam board which emphasise the whole creative process from initial ideas through phases of development to the finished Art. A good sketch book showing thorough exploration and development is therefore essential.
About Education Provider
Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
Local Authority | York |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ |
Fine Art is visual. A Fine Artist develops and produces images and/or sculpture to communicate imaginative, emotional or intellectual ideas. We manipulate line, tone, colour, shape and pattern to ensure our work has the desired impact on those who view it. The A level Fine Art course will develop your visual literacy and give you insights into the ways in which we understand and are influence by images. It will also equip you with the skills you need to produce successful works in a variety of media and technologies. Over the two years of the course you will; Increase your confidence in all types of drawing Extend the range of media you can use fluently Deepen your knowledge of printing and other technologies Learn how to structure your creativity to effectively develop your own ideas and style.
To gain entry onto the Fine Art A-level course students will need to attain a grade 5 at GCSE Art (a grade 5 in any of the specialized areas such as graphics is also acceptable).
There are two components; Component I Personal Investigation In which students select a subject or topic to investigate. Component 2 Externally set assignment. In which student select from a list of eight topics set by the AQA. In each component the sketch book and final work are exhibited for assessment. Work is assessed first by the school and then by an AQA moderator. Final assessment is controlled by criteria set by the exam board which emphasise the whole creative process from initial ideas through phases of development to the finished Art. A good sketch book showing thorough exploration and development is therefore essential.