A Level Art: Fine Art

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.