Art and Design (Fine Art)
Course summary
The A Level begins with a thorough introduction to assessment objectives, exam board marking schemes and exemplar work. Studying A Level Fine Art gives students, the opportunity to complete a personal study portfolio in which they will develop their own ideas and practical skills in a wide range of media using a variety of techniques. They will study the work of artists or designers, analysing their work and studying it in its wider historical context through a written essay. Students will reflect on their own work and refine it in order to complete a final piece using all knowledge gained from their studies. Teachers will guide the students in selecting to study Fine Art. An emphasis is placed on complex ideas from the start of the course. Students are taught to develop their project in a highly personal and original way, resulting in very high quality work. Students keep a working journal in the form of a sketchbook as well as working on a larger scale as appropriate.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | Grade 6 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
• Grade 6 in GCSE Fine Art • Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature is preferable
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Assessment
Students’ work is assessed by the Art Department and then the department is assessed by an Edexcel moderator. Component 1 (Internally Set Coursework) 12% Personal Study / Essay 48% Personal Investigation / Coursework Componet 2 40% Externally Set Assignment / Exam Students are required to produce evidence of the following assessment objectives: • Develop • Explore • Record • Present Students will receive regular individual tutorials with teachers and detailed feedback explaining how to improve their work and meet assessment objectives. Students will receive a combination of whole class and individual skills lessons based on their projects throughout the course.
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