Are you a creative, independently minded person? Are you dedicated and passionate? If you answered yes to these questions then A Level Fine Art is the course for you. Students will research ideas, themes and concepts through an exploration of artists and their work, understanding how and why an artist made their work whilst developing the ability to analyse and offer their own personal judgements. Students will observe and record ideas using a variety of methods which provide them with the fundamental skills required to evolve and extend practical and theoretical skills. Year 12 is an exciting opportunity for students to develop key skills in a variety of mediums, completing an introductory course where a wide-range of materials and techniques are explored. Year 13 offers students the opportunity to grow in independence and explore their own studio practice, working with themes, materials, techniques and processes that personally interest them. A final art show allows for friends and family to celebrate students’ success at the end of the course. Extra-Curricular Opportunities: London possesses a wealth of opportunity for students to explore world famous museums and galleries that represent the very best in fine art. Throughout the course, students will visit various cultural institutions such as the Tate Modern Gallery, British Museum and the V&A. They will also visit the capital to gain relevant first hand research to enrich their studies. Workshops at venues such as the Royal Academy of Art also make up part of the wide range of experiences we deliver for our students. Additional Support: We rigorously track student progress through the use of personal learning journals designed to track each students’ artistic journey. Students are formally assessed in mock exams in order to adapt to the time pressures and constraints of a real exam situation. The department supports students further through individual tutorial time, personalised learning checklists and student specific workshops. Students also receive regular progress checks to make sure their coursework is completed in preparation for the final review in Year 13 Progression Routes: Our creative industries are worth more than £100 billion a year and they employ 3.2 million people in the UK. 87% of jobs in the creative industries are futureproof and are at low risk of automation. The study of art is special because students investigate, create, critique, and celebrate the many achievements, ideas and values of our human world, grappling with the problem of the human condition. Many students go on to degree courses in a wide variety of Arts subjects including; Fine Art, Art History, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, Textiles, Film & Animation, Ceramics, Industrial Design, Interior Design and Advertising & Marketing. Curriculum Leader: MS. MITCHELL: rmitchell@barnhill.school