Art and Design (Fine Art)
The Phoenix Collegiate - Sandwell
01215888384
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX
Course summary

Fine Art: develop your understanding of the creative process and learn to communicate visually. Areas of study include everything from painting, and drawing to installation and sculpture. Alongside the practical expertise you’ll develop in your studies, you’ll also learn transferable skills valued in both higher education and the world of work: analytical thinking • Creative problem solving • Working independently • Research methods • Understanding how context shapes meaning • How to communicate effectively. As well as giving you the chance to creatively engage with the world around you and develop technical skills, the study of art and design equips you with transferable skills that will support you in both further study and a range of careers. • 2D and 3D animation • Fashion and textile design • Film and media studies • Game design • Illustration • Product design • Photography • Set design

Entry requirements

AN INTEREST IN ART / 5 GCSE + PREFERABLY A GRADE 4 IN ART OR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

How you'll be assessed

At A-level for component 1, you will develop work for a personal investigation into an idea, issue, concept, or theme supported by written material. This will count for 60% of your total A-level marks. In component 2 you will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points which will count for 40% of your total A-level marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySandwell
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressClarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX