Art and Design (Fine Art)
Alsop High School - Liverpool
01512351200
Queens Drive, Liverpool, L4 6SH
Course summary

Fine Art: Students are required to work in one or more area(s) of fine art, such drawing and painting, mixed-media, including collage and assemblage, sculpture, printmaking, relief, intaglio, screen processes and lithography and photography. There are 2 components: Component 1: Personal Investigation This is a practical investigation supported by written material. Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material (3000-word written essay). Component 2: Externally Set Assignment Preparatory Element; Students will produce a portfolio of work through practical responses with written annotations from a choice of questions set by the exam board. 15-hour exam period- Students will produce a completed Final outcome.

Entry requirements

Useful: GCSE Art and Design qualification. Desirable: Personal interest and knowledge in Art and Design. Essential: GCSE Art and Design qualification.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: No time limit, 96 marks = 60% of A-level. Component 2: Preparatory period + 15 hours supervised Time, 96 marks 40% of A-level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueens Drive, Liverpool, L4 6SH