Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

This is a two-year course, which is a natural progression from the GCSE Fine Art course. This is a challenging and varied course that requires independence. You must have a real passion and enthusiasm for the Arts to consider taking this course at A-Level. This course aims to develop your knowledge and skills in the use of a wide range of media techniques and processes, whilst researching in depth other artists’ work. By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of work that will demonstrate the breadth of your studies and form the foundation to support your application to Art College. Students are expected to work independently in the Post-16 Art studio outside of lesson time on their projects. You must complete at least 4 hours a week of independent work outside of your allocated lesson time. Students are required to purchase an Art pack with a range of materials- an approximate cost of £30. You will also need a USB memory stick and will be expected to print images in color using your print credits. You will have the opportunity to visit major galleries such as London and Paris, as well as local venues such as Bristol. The course provides an excellent grounding for those interested in pursuing a career in the Arts. It will also help students to develop other transferable skills such as analysis, evaluation, the ability to critique, creativity, imagination, and self-confidence; all essential skills which are desired by employers. Students could go on to study any of the following courses; Foundation Art & Design (1yr) Degree in Art & Design – all disciplines (3yrs) Even if you are not planning to take Art as a degree, it can help make your application stand out from other university candidates. Universities may favor applications from candidates who have studied an Arts subject as it shows you can think creatively. There is a huge variety of jobs in creative industries - A fast-growth area of British industry, for example: - Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation, Theatre – Costume Design/Set Design, Photography, Surface Design, Textiles, Fashion, Ceramics, Sculpture, Film, Digital Media, Architecture, Landscaping.