Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

Art allows A-Level students to explore their creativity through a range of styles and techniques. Students are also encouraged to contextualise their work in relation to that of existing artists or movements, and through an understanding of real-world contexts in addition to the creative process in industries using art and design. By the end of the course, students will have produced a portfolio of work through the creation of sketchbooks, mounted sheets, maquettes, prototypes, digital presentations, animation, scale models or illustrated written work. They also produce a 1,000-word thematic essay explaining the context in which their chosen practical portfolio exists. This may be established by exploring the genre, subject matter, movement or historical framework of the course of study or theme selected.