Art is a form of communication and a vehicle for self-expression to explore ideas and emotions. Studying Fine Art A-Level encourages you to draw upon your imagination, whilst developing observational, analytical and practical skills. Students are encouraged to visit galleries, museums and exhibitions to develop their wider subject knowledge. Many Fine Art students go on to study a Foundation Art degree, before selecting their course at university. Studying Fine Art opens up a variety of creative career pathways including Fine Art Painting and Sculpting, Model Making, Animation, Illustration, Interior Architecture, Theatre/Costume Design and Printmaking. The Year 12 study programme develops two components of work, which integrate practical, critical and theoretical studies, using a variety of media and processes. The Year 13 study programme further extends practical work and your skill in independent study, working from given themes and starting points. Components of work address the four assessment objectives and can include the following: painting, sculpture, drawing and recording using a variety of media, printmaking and ceramics.
You need to have a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE Art to be considered for this course.
In Year 12 you will complete an internal examination. In Year 13 you will complete two components of coursework, which will be started in Year 12 and completed over the two years. Component 1 - (60%) is a personal investigation; this will include a written element of between 1000 - 3000 words. You begin this is year 12 and finish January time in Year 13. Component 2 -(40%) is an externally set assignment given by the examination board (AQA) including preparation time and fifteen hours of supervised time. This will begin in February time in Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB |
Art is a form of communication and a vehicle for self-expression to explore ideas and emotions. Studying Fine Art A-Level encourages you to draw upon your imagination, whilst developing observational, analytical and practical skills. Students are encouraged to visit galleries, museums and exhibitions to develop their wider subject knowledge. Many Fine Art students go on to study a Foundation Art degree, before selecting their course at university. Studying Fine Art opens up a variety of creative career pathways including Fine Art Painting and Sculpting, Model Making, Animation, Illustration, Interior Architecture, Theatre/Costume Design and Printmaking. The Year 12 study programme develops two components of work, which integrate practical, critical and theoretical studies, using a variety of media and processes. The Year 13 study programme further extends practical work and your skill in independent study, working from given themes and starting points. Components of work address the four assessment objectives and can include the following: painting, sculpture, drawing and recording using a variety of media, printmaking and ceramics.
You need to have a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE Art to be considered for this course.
In Year 12 you will complete an internal examination. In Year 13 you will complete two components of coursework, which will be started in Year 12 and completed over the two years. Component 1 - (60%) is a personal investigation; this will include a written element of between 1000 - 3000 words. You begin this is year 12 and finish January time in Year 13. Component 2 -(40%) is an externally set assignment given by the examination board (AQA) including preparation time and fifteen hours of supervised time. This will begin in February time in Year 13.
