Art and Design (Fine Art)
Becket Keys Church of England Free School - Essex
01277286600
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DA
Course summary

Part of the joy of a school art course is that you don’t just study art: you make it. Those who are skillful, driven and passionate – and produce high quality, emotive work – are in a position to achieve recognition. The rapid increase of multi-media forms has changed and enriched the creative process and made it more accessible. dynamic and challenging. A Level fine art will provide you with the opportunity to develop personal responses to ideas, observations, experiences, environments and cultures in practical, critical and contextual forms. Art enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, lateral thinking, complex analysis and critical thinking skills. No matter what career you choose, those who can arrange, present and display material in a way that is aesthetically pleasing will always have an advantage.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in art. If GCSE art has not been taken, students will be expected to provide a sketchbook and final outcome which addresses the assessment objectives. This would include showing an ability to apply theory, reflect on their development and use different approaches/materials. Due to the nature of this alternative method of entry, it is recommended that enquiries are made early

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Portfolio worth 60% of the qualification [96 marks]. Students produce a portfolio of independent work. There is no time limit. Component 2: Externally set assignment worth 40% of the qualification [96 marks]. Students respond to an externally set assignment. There is a preparatory period followed by a fifteen hour supervised practical exam across three days..

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DA