Develop your technical and creative art skills, as well as learn more about the history of art. By researching the work of historical and contemporary artists, you will gain a firm theoretical basis upon which to build your practice. Over the space of two years, you will develop a range of skills and refine areas of specific interest, considering and appreciating tone, color, form, rhythm, scale, space, and texture. Over the space of two years, you will understand the basics of visual language by working in processes such as ceramics, drawing, painting, mixed media, and 3D sculpture. The first year is very much focused on skills development, so expect lots of practical workshops and experimentation. In the second year, you will naturally work more independently and will have the freedom to work with particular materials and processes. During your two years of study, you will undertake a work placement. You will also hear from a variety of industry speakers, visit career fairs, and attend workshops, trips, and visits.
For a mixed programme of A Levels and BTEC Level 3 courses you must have five GCSEs grade 4 and above which could include one BTEC and either GCSE English or Maths as appropriate for your chosen courses. This 2-year course requires either a GCSE in Art & Design at grade 4 or a Level 2 Art BTEC at merit or a demonstrable interest in and experience of the subject, plus the standard entry requirements of A Level or mixed program.
Fine Art is assessed through both coursework and an externally set, timed assignment. The coursework element is a personal investigation supplemented by written material and is worth 60% of your overall grade. The externally set, assignment takes place toward the end of the second year. You will undertake preparatory work based on a particular theme and then create a final (timed) piece or series based on your preparatory work.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Langley, Slough, SL3 8BY |
Develop your technical and creative art skills, as well as learn more about the history of art. By researching the work of historical and contemporary artists, you will gain a firm theoretical basis upon which to build your practice. Over the space of two years, you will develop a range of skills and refine areas of specific interest, considering and appreciating tone, color, form, rhythm, scale, space, and texture. Over the space of two years, you will understand the basics of visual language by working in processes such as ceramics, drawing, painting, mixed media, and 3D sculpture. The first year is very much focused on skills development, so expect lots of practical workshops and experimentation. In the second year, you will naturally work more independently and will have the freedom to work with particular materials and processes. During your two years of study, you will undertake a work placement. You will also hear from a variety of industry speakers, visit career fairs, and attend workshops, trips, and visits.
For a mixed programme of A Levels and BTEC Level 3 courses you must have five GCSEs grade 4 and above which could include one BTEC and either GCSE English or Maths as appropriate for your chosen courses. This 2-year course requires either a GCSE in Art & Design at grade 4 or a Level 2 Art BTEC at merit or a demonstrable interest in and experience of the subject, plus the standard entry requirements of A Level or mixed program.
Fine Art is assessed through both coursework and an externally set, timed assignment. The coursework element is a personal investigation supplemented by written material and is worth 60% of your overall grade. The externally set, assignment takes place toward the end of the second year. You will undertake preparatory work based on a particular theme and then create a final (timed) piece or series based on your preparatory work.