Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

The skills developed during the A-Level course will equip students for careers in the creative industries including film, theatre design, architecture, animation, advertising, game design, photography, 3D digital modeling, interior design, animatronics, special effects, fashion, and graphics to name but a few. It also provides a sound background for other less obvious careers, where the ability to think differently and creatively gives our students an edge over the competition. Students should possess a genuine interest in the subject and must also be well-motivated, critical thinkers. They must be prepared to look beyond the obvious! For the duration of the course, they will explore and develop ideas, whilst experimenting with a wide range of materials and working methods, including digital photography, video, and installation, alongside other more traditional art practices. The ability to think critically and analyze is actively encouraged through the study of artists, craftspeople, and designers as well as regular group critiques. The A-Level course builds upon the skills developed at the GCSE level, and candidates will ideally have achieved a minimum of Grade 6. The course follows the AQA Art and Design (Fine Art) specification. Students will be allowed to contextualize what they are doing in lessons with gallery visits. Our previous visits have included a residential trip to London and the Venice Biennale, the world’s biggest international Contemporary Art fair.