Course information
Art and Design (Fine Art)
Midhurst Rother College - West Sussex
01730812451
North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DT
Course summary

Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of fine art media, processes and techniques. They will gain an awareness of both traditional and new media, exploring the use of drawing for different purposes, using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales. Students will also explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples. Students are required to work in one or more area(s) of Fine art, such as those listed below. They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas: drawing and painting mixed-media, including collage and assemblage sculpture ceramics installation printmaking (relief, intaglio, screen processes and lithography).

Entry requirements

Anyone intending to take Fine Art at A level will need to have acheived normal College entry requirements as well as a grade 5 GCSEs in Art.

How you'll be assessed

Students will need to be aware of the four assessment objectives to be demonstrated in the context of the content and skills presented. The assessments will measure how students have achieved the following assessment objectives: • AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. • AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. • AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. • AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNorth Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DT