A Level Art

Course summary

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