You will develop skills in Fine Art through projects that encourage you to investigate, create and discuss ways of working. You will undertake primary and secondary research, drawing, sketching and painting, using digital software, developing ideas, reviewing and refining in order to create coherent final outcomes. This process will enable you to express yourself and also develop your appreciation of the work of others. Year 1 Introductory Project You will produce practical work (drawing and painting), based on themes such as natural forms, architecture and portraits. You will develop ideas, explore a range of media and techniques and look at artists to help you inform your work. Component 1: Externally Set Task Spring Term You will choose one of five questions to be used as starting points and develop your work building on skills learnt in the introductory project. You will have 10 hours supervised time to produce a final outcome. This component is worth 100% of your first year grade. Year 2 Component 1: Portfolio This is a personal investigation component, which consists of coursework and is worth 60% of the A level grade. After researching artists, you will produce practical work, through drawing and painting, leading to a final outcome. It must be supported by written work of between 1000 and 3000 words. Component 2: Externally Set Task This is a component which is set by the exam board and it is worth 40% of the overall A level grade. You will have a choice of eight questions and choose one as a starting point. You will again develop your ideas through drawing and painting, leading to a final outcome. You will have 15 hours of supervised time to complete your final piece.
A minimum grade 4 in an Art subject at GCSE is required. Exceptions may be made for able students who can supply a portfolio of work at enrolment.
Year 1 100% coursework, 1 component Year 2 100% coursework, 2 components
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Union Street West, Oldham, OL8 1XU |
You will develop skills in Fine Art through projects that encourage you to investigate, create and discuss ways of working. You will undertake primary and secondary research, drawing, sketching and painting, using digital software, developing ideas, reviewing and refining in order to create coherent final outcomes. This process will enable you to express yourself and also develop your appreciation of the work of others. Year 1 Introductory Project You will produce practical work (drawing and painting), based on themes such as natural forms, architecture and portraits. You will develop ideas, explore a range of media and techniques and look at artists to help you inform your work. Component 1: Externally Set Task Spring Term You will choose one of five questions to be used as starting points and develop your work building on skills learnt in the introductory project. You will have 10 hours supervised time to produce a final outcome. This component is worth 100% of your first year grade. Year 2 Component 1: Portfolio This is a personal investigation component, which consists of coursework and is worth 60% of the A level grade. After researching artists, you will produce practical work, through drawing and painting, leading to a final outcome. It must be supported by written work of between 1000 and 3000 words. Component 2: Externally Set Task This is a component which is set by the exam board and it is worth 40% of the overall A level grade. You will have a choice of eight questions and choose one as a starting point. You will again develop your ideas through drawing and painting, leading to a final outcome. You will have 15 hours of supervised time to complete your final piece.
A minimum grade 4 in an Art subject at GCSE is required. Exceptions may be made for able students who can supply a portfolio of work at enrolment.
Year 1 100% coursework, 1 component Year 2 100% coursework, 2 components