During the two-year Fine Art A Level, students will encounter a broad range of techniques and processes, and develop skills, ideas and experiences that support their creation of high-quality artwork. Work produced will demonstrate the use of creative skills to develop individual thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas. Students will be trying to extend their own and others’ ways of seeing the world. The course will introduce students to all aspects of fine art which could include drawing and painting; mixed-media, including collage and assemblage; three-dimensional sculpture; ceramics; installation pieces; printmaking (including etching, screen printing and lino printing); moving image art; and photography. Students will learn traditional skills but will also combine this with the use of alternative media. They will learn analytical skills in studying the work of other artists, as well as creating meaningful collections of their own.
Achieving a standard pass or higher in GCSE Art or Design is desirable.
All work is finally assessed at the end of Year Two Component 1 – Personal Investigation 96 marks: 60% of A Level NEA (non-exam assessment): portfolio of work, final outcome(s) and 1000-3000 word essay. Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment (non-exam assessment followed by 15-hour external exam) 96 marks: 40% of A Level Portfolio of preparatory work, and a final outcome generated in a 15-hour exam session in the summer.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds, LS11 0LT |
During the two-year Fine Art A Level, students will encounter a broad range of techniques and processes, and develop skills, ideas and experiences that support their creation of high-quality artwork. Work produced will demonstrate the use of creative skills to develop individual thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas. Students will be trying to extend their own and others’ ways of seeing the world. The course will introduce students to all aspects of fine art which could include drawing and painting; mixed-media, including collage and assemblage; three-dimensional sculpture; ceramics; installation pieces; printmaking (including etching, screen printing and lino printing); moving image art; and photography. Students will learn traditional skills but will also combine this with the use of alternative media. They will learn analytical skills in studying the work of other artists, as well as creating meaningful collections of their own.
Achieving a standard pass or higher in GCSE Art or Design is desirable.
All work is finally assessed at the end of Year Two Component 1 – Personal Investigation 96 marks: 60% of A Level NEA (non-exam assessment): portfolio of work, final outcome(s) and 1000-3000 word essay. Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment (non-exam assessment followed by 15-hour external exam) 96 marks: 40% of A Level Portfolio of preparatory work, and a final outcome generated in a 15-hour exam session in the summer.