Art and Design (Fine Art)
Dudley College of Technology - Dudley
01384363000
The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 4AS
Course summary

Students will be introduced to a variety of fine art processes, techniques and thinking and thinking through traditional and contemporary examples. Year One Development year Exploring a variety of areas within fine art, they will experience a variety of painting and printmaking techniques. Students will be introduced to a variety of new skills and techniques, which give them a strong selection to use in the projects that follow. Internally set assignment: To prepare for this the students will be given a list of questions that they will produce preparatory work, including research and initial design/development before then sitting a ten hour practical exam in which they will produce the final piece. Year Two - Component 1 This is a practical investigation supported by written material. Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, which must be supported by written material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or series of related finished outcomes. - Component 2 Learners are provided with eight topics/questions from which they choose one to study. They will have a preparatory period to complete work before the summative exam which is 15 hours long in which learners are expected to create a clearly-defined final piece.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 5 in an art/design based subject or a strong collection of work/images reviewed by a member of the arts team along with an interview To study A levels, you will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs including two at grade 6 and three at grade 5. English language must be at a minimum of grade 4.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed by coursework, practical projects and exams.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityDudley
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressThe Broadway, Dudley, DY1 4AS