Art and Design (Fine Art)
Outwood Academy Newbold - Derbyshire
01246230550
Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA
Course summary

Fine Art at A Level is a subject that recognises that individuals need to be able to express their creativity & develop a range of problem solving skills in practical situations. The course is designed to develop personal responses to observations, experiences, environments and cultures, celebrating their individuality and strengths. It encourages personal learning through enquiry into Art and Design and enjoyment of its application in the real world, along with the acquisition of lifelong learning and thinking skills. This is done through careful guidance and individual target setting. We have devised and developed specialist workshops in printmaking, photography, oil-painting and ceramics. Students will be expected to put up their own exhibitions at the end of Year 1 & 2 in the gallery space in preparation for marking. From these workshops and individual interests students then develop a personal investigation and portfolio which really expresses their own individuality and response.

Entry requirements

- GCSE Fine Art or Photography would be a good foundation for embarking on this course but it isn't essential and an individual discussion with the Head of Department looking at your Art or photography work currently may be necessary if not taken at GCSE. - You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC.

How you'll be assessed

Internally assessed at regular intervals throughout the year which will inform Praising Stars data & also to prepare students for work being externally moderated against an assessment criteria in Year 2.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHighfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA