Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

Fine Art offers opportunities to use your creativity to express yourself. Students will develop their understanding of creative processes, and their ability to observe and think, solve problems and communicate visually. Fine Art gives learners the skills and knowledge to create personal and imaginative work. Students will explore an extensive range of skills, processes and techniques concerning drawing, painting, printmaking and three-dimensional work. Practical work is produced through researching and developing ideas from a range of starting points. Their practical work is supported by critical evaluation and an awareness of contemporary and historical influences. The coursework units offer an experimental approach to a range of practices, whilst considering the work of other artists and designers to help inform and support students' practical work. This will count for 60% of their total A Level marks. In component 2, learners will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points issued by the exam board. They will be given time to research and develop their ideas in a practical way. Their final piece will be produced within a ten-hour supervised time. This will count for 40% of the total A Level marks.