Art and Design (Fine Art)
Course summary

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.

Entry requirements

5 passes at grade 4 or above. Grade 4 in subject.

How you'll be assessed

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.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthoritySunderland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBiddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF