Fine Art is the making and study of visual art such as painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The course covers a variety of different processes and skills, which can be developed on a specialist art and design degree course. Analytical and observational skills can be utilized in a wide range of creative environments. WHAT WILL I BE LEARNING? The AQA A-level courses are designed to encourage a broad approach to Art, which will allow you to develop a sound grounding in a number of areas while still exploring the subject in depth. The course builds on the skills, knowledge, and understanding acquired at GCSE. WHAT SKILLS WILL I DEVELOP? A qualification in Art can lead to careers in all sectors of industry, besides publishing, advertising, and the media, working as a fine artist, art historian, or teacher.
5 passes at grade 4 or above. Grade 4 in subject.
Year 1 – Coursework portfolio which is teacher assessed. Assignments will be set during the course and will include an annotated study of some aspect of the visual arts. Year 2 – Personal Investigation. Students produce practical work related to a topic or theme of their choice. Controlled Assignment. Students select one starting point from an early release question paper.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF |
Fine Art is the making and study of visual art such as painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The course covers a variety of different processes and skills, which can be developed on a specialist art and design degree course. Analytical and observational skills can be utilized in a wide range of creative environments. WHAT WILL I BE LEARNING? The AQA A-level courses are designed to encourage a broad approach to Art, which will allow you to develop a sound grounding in a number of areas while still exploring the subject in depth. The course builds on the skills, knowledge, and understanding acquired at GCSE. WHAT SKILLS WILL I DEVELOP? A qualification in Art can lead to careers in all sectors of industry, besides publishing, advertising, and the media, working as a fine artist, art historian, or teacher.
5 passes at grade 4 or above. Grade 4 in subject.
Year 1 – Coursework portfolio which is teacher assessed. Assignments will be set during the course and will include an annotated study of some aspect of the visual arts. Year 2 – Personal Investigation. Students produce practical work related to a topic or theme of their choice. Controlled Assignment. Students select one starting point from an early release question paper.