Art and Design (Fine Art)
Course summary
This is an art and design-based A level that specialises in traditional and modern fine art techniques: painting, drawing, collage, print-making, ceramics, 3D techniques and contemporary approaches. In addition to this, students learn to use presentation techniques and to work both on a large scale and in a sketchbook. The first year involves short projects and workshops exploring key movements including figurative drawing, landscape and abstraction. This is followed by the first phase of the personal investigation. In the second year there are two assessed components: ‘Personal Investigation’ in which students specialise in their chosen area of Fine Art and write a supporting essay and ‘Externally Set Task’ where students will choose from a range of given themes and create a project, this includes a timed practical examination.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Total point score | Minimum total point score of 34 | — |
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | Grade 5 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
G Score: 34 GCSE English: 4 GCSE Art and Design: 5 A general enthusiasm for the visual arts and a commitment to making practical artwork through lessons and independent practice. Students who have not studied art and design at GCSE can present a small portfolio of their work at interview/enrolment which will be taken into consideration.
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Assessment
Grading is through internal assessment and external moderation.
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