Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

WHY SHOULD I STUDY ART (FINE ART)? This is a great qualification for developing your practical art skills. It is an open and welcoming course where, after a short time spent learning new printing, painting, and 3D techniques, you can explore your own ideas. Fine Art is a subject that can be helpful to any student who wants to apply to an Art-related degree course. It also combines well with any other subject at college including any other Art and Design subject. COURSE CONTENT The first part of the course consists of an induction project where you learn new skills. This is followed by an independent and personal project where you get to understand the assessment criteria and standards required at A Level. This leads up to you starting your A Level coursework in the summer term. During the first year, you will be learning new techniques, looking at the work of other artists, and building up your skills and understanding of contemporary art. PROGRESSION ONTO YEAR 2 Progression to the second year of this Level course will be dependent on having made satisfactory progress in the first year of the course, including achieving at least an E grade in a formal late spring assessment, as well as the maintenance of a good level of attendance and commitment throughout the year.