The AQA A level Fine Art course offers students the opportunity to explore ideas using a wide range of media, techniques and approaches, including new technologies, to develop personal responses to various stimuli. Students use a sketchbook as a visual resource in which they develop independent ideas. The course broadens students’ visual literacy and develops creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Students can realise ideas in the following art disciplines: • Drawing • Painting • printmaking • sculpture • mixed media • textiles • digital photography • film A-level Art is an excellent foundation for the study of all Art and Design degree courses including Fine Art (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and lens-based media), Textiles, Fashion, Graphic Design, Interior, Furniture, Jewellery, Web, Game design, Illustration and Architecture
• Minimum of five 9-4 grades at GCSE • Grade 5 in Art or DT
Component 1 – Personal Investigation. A practical unit of coursework supported by an extended research-based essay of 1000- 3000 words. The whole project is submitted for assessment before the commencement of Component 2. Non-examination assessment marked by the centre. • No time limit • 96 marks • 60% of A-level Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment Students will receive an examination style paper issued by the examining board, AQA • Preparatory period + 15 hours supervised time • 96 marks • 40% of A Level
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
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| Address | City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA |
The AQA A level Fine Art course offers students the opportunity to explore ideas using a wide range of media, techniques and approaches, including new technologies, to develop personal responses to various stimuli. Students use a sketchbook as a visual resource in which they develop independent ideas. The course broadens students’ visual literacy and develops creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Students can realise ideas in the following art disciplines: • Drawing • Painting • printmaking • sculpture • mixed media • textiles • digital photography • film A-level Art is an excellent foundation for the study of all Art and Design degree courses including Fine Art (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and lens-based media), Textiles, Fashion, Graphic Design, Interior, Furniture, Jewellery, Web, Game design, Illustration and Architecture
• Minimum of five 9-4 grades at GCSE • Grade 5 in Art or DT
Component 1 – Personal Investigation. A practical unit of coursework supported by an extended research-based essay of 1000- 3000 words. The whole project is submitted for assessment before the commencement of Component 2. Non-examination assessment marked by the centre. • No time limit • 96 marks • 60% of A-level Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment Students will receive an examination style paper issued by the examining board, AQA • Preparatory period + 15 hours supervised time • 96 marks • 40% of A Level