Course information
A Level Art: Fine Art
Brentside High School - Ealing
02085759162
Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ
Course summary

What will I be doing? You will create a lot of practical pieces, including drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design and sculpture in a variety of media. In practical work, specific skills are taught in all the disciplines in order to encourage confidence and creativity with a broad range of materials and processes. You will also be studying aspects of nineteenth and twentieth century art, craft and design. This will involve a number of visits to art galleries, museums and studios of practising artists. How will success help me to continue with my education or secure a good career? An A level in art will qualify you to follow a range of higher education courses. Our art and design students often progress to degree courses in art and design, specialising in one or more of the following areas: fine art, fashion, graphic design, interior design, textiles. Fine art is a requirement for those wishing to study architecture.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in the relevant GCSE art subject or Merit in L2 BTEC art & design

How you'll be assessed

A level is assessed in two parts: personal study and externally set assignment. The personal study assessment is completed over the duration of the course. The externally set assignment is assessed in practical examination.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEaling
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressGreenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ