WHY STUDY FINE ART? Fine Art allows students to engage with aesthetic and intellectual concepts through the use of traditional and / or digital media, materials, techniques and processes. There is a strong emphasis on developing practical skills and confidence through exploration. Students can explore several disciplines, including darkroom and digital photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture and textiles. CONTENT OF THE COURSE: This course allows students to experience a wide range of processes, engage with the work of other artists and refine ideas. The A Level Coursework incorporates two major elements: practical work and a written study. The two elements are assessed using the same set of assessment objectives. Practical work will comprise a portfolio of developmental studies and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from initial starting points. The Related Study must evidence the student’s critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum of 1,000 words.
For entry to the Sixth Form (and UC4), an interview is an absolute requirement and will inform the decision to offer a place or not. While general the interview will seek to explore a candidate's academic and co-curricular interests, attitude to school, personal qualities, and ability to contribute to the College community.
Component: Coursework and Related Study Length: Coursework Weighting: 60% Component: Externally Set Assignment Length: 15hrs Weighting: 40%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £29,700 - £33,900; Boarding £45,150 - £50,700 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP |
WHY STUDY FINE ART? Fine Art allows students to engage with aesthetic and intellectual concepts through the use of traditional and / or digital media, materials, techniques and processes. There is a strong emphasis on developing practical skills and confidence through exploration. Students can explore several disciplines, including darkroom and digital photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture and textiles. CONTENT OF THE COURSE: This course allows students to experience a wide range of processes, engage with the work of other artists and refine ideas. The A Level Coursework incorporates two major elements: practical work and a written study. The two elements are assessed using the same set of assessment objectives. Practical work will comprise a portfolio of developmental studies and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from initial starting points. The Related Study must evidence the student’s critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum of 1,000 words.
For entry to the Sixth Form (and UC4), an interview is an absolute requirement and will inform the decision to offer a place or not. While general the interview will seek to explore a candidate's academic and co-curricular interests, attitude to school, personal qualities, and ability to contribute to the College community.
Component: Coursework and Related Study Length: Coursework Weighting: 60% Component: Externally Set Assignment Length: 15hrs Weighting: 40%