Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

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.