The AQA A level Fine Art course offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of materials processes and techniques in both traditional and new media. Throughout the course students will be expected to explore a variety of techniques and are required to present findings in more than one of the following areas: – Drawing and painting – Mixed media, including collage and assemblage – Sculpture – Ceramics – Installation – Printmaking (relief, intaglio, screen processes and lithography) – Moving image and photography. Students will be expected to demonstrate these skills in the context of their chosen project.
Minimum of 5 9-4 grades at GCSE and GCSE grade 4 in Art.
Component 1 - Personal Investigation – Non-examination assessment set and marked by the centre. During the first year, students will investigate various project themes which will enable them to explore a range of disciplines before selecting a chosen specialist area. At the end of this year students will feel confident in selecting a personal area of investigation that brings together their previous learning. Students will produce a sustained and in-depth body of work which will be submitted for final assessment. – 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, in February of their second year containing themes and suggested starting points in which they will use to form a new final body of work. – Preparatory period + 15 hours supervised time – 96 marks – 40% of A-level
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA |
The AQA A level Fine Art course offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of materials processes and techniques in both traditional and new media. Throughout the course students will be expected to explore a variety of techniques and are required to present findings in more than one of the following areas: – Drawing and painting – Mixed media, including collage and assemblage – Sculpture – Ceramics – Installation – Printmaking (relief, intaglio, screen processes and lithography) – Moving image and photography. Students will be expected to demonstrate these skills in the context of their chosen project.
Minimum of 5 9-4 grades at GCSE and GCSE grade 4 in Art.
Component 1 - Personal Investigation – Non-examination assessment set and marked by the centre. During the first year, students will investigate various project themes which will enable them to explore a range of disciplines before selecting a chosen specialist area. At the end of this year students will feel confident in selecting a personal area of investigation that brings together their previous learning. Students will produce a sustained and in-depth body of work which will be submitted for final assessment. – 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, in February of their second year containing themes and suggested starting points in which they will use to form a new final body of work. – Preparatory period + 15 hours supervised time – 96 marks – 40% of A-level