Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

Students who choose to study A-level Art and Design can expect to experience an exciting creative journey that involves them building on their skills acquired at GCSE. We follow the AQA Specification and enter students for Fine Art, where they will develop further their understanding of the creative process, develop their contextual and analytical skills and continue to communicate their ideas visually. Areas of study include everything from painting and drawing to installation and sculpture. Using space in their own Sixth Form art room students will be able to grow in confidence and develop into well-rounded artistic individuals. A level of Art requires students to cover two components. Component 1 will see students develop and produce a personal investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme which will be supported by written material. This will count for 60% of the total A-level marks. In component 2 they will produce personal work in response to a range of exciting starting points set by AQA which will count for 40% of their total A-level marks. A Level of Art and Design can lead to a degree in the Arts as well as a wide variety of careers in the creative industries.