Course Description

Fine Art A Level includes studies in a selection of the following: Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Ceramics, Printmaking and Photography and Digital Media.

Contact:	Miss H Fawcett	Exam Board:	AQA
QAN:	6014456	Subject Code:	Ar

The Course at A Level

Year 12:

Component 1 - Portfolio

Term 1 in Year 12 involves a short foundation styled sequence of practical workshops, introducing students to a range of techniques and methods. This encourages a degree of experimentation and curiosity that should be recalled when working independently. The workshops provide a platform from which students are then required to produce a more personal body of work, developing their favoured sub-themes and practical techniques.

During periods of independent working, teaching is most often done on a 1-1 basis with scheduled meeting times.

Component 2 - Externally Set Assignment

Candidates will have to choose one of five questions to be used as a starting point and develop a body of work, followed by a 10 hour exam. Teaching is most often done on a 1-1 basis with scheduled meeting times.

Year 13:

Component 1 - Personal Investigation

This is a practical unit with written elements (1000 to 3000 words essay), for which candidates are expected to develop a personal response. Students are required to choose their initial starting point based on their interests and practical strengths. Teaching is most often done on a 1-1 basis with scheduled meeting times.

Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment

Candidates are required to choose one of eight starting points provided and develop a body of work followed by a 15 hour exam. Teaching is most often done on a 1-1 basis with scheduled meeting times.

Evidence of high levels of commitment, independence and a strong teacher recommendation expected.

Notes

Evidence of high levels of commitment, independence and a strong teacher recommendation expected.

Possible Subject Combinations

Generally a foil to any combination of subjects.

What do the students say?

In-depth and exciting, with a lot of creative challenges. Excellent preparation to study Art at Higher Education level. Teachers give really helpful advice throughout the year and help you bring ideas to life. I would definitely recommend Art here [at Gordano].

Where can Art take me?

Students seeking to study Art further usually do a one year foundation course and then specialise during a degree course. A high grade at A-level may lead to direct access to a specialist degree course. Students can target specialist areas based on their strengths and interests, including Graphics, Illustration, Animation, Visual Communication, Typography, Fashion/Textiles, Fine Art, Drawing, Applied Art, Photography, 3 Dimensional Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Ceramics, Architecture.

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