FINE ART
(A Level)

What is Fine Art A level?
Studying Art at A level allows you to express your creativity through the development of ideas, exploration of media and refinement of skills in your specialist area. Excellent students will have a genuine interest in the subject and be willing to visit galleries and museums independently. They will enjoy trying new things and taking risks, and enjoy critiquing the work of others, as well as their own.
* Students studying Art A level cannot also study Photography A Level
**Exam Board: AQA**

What’s Fine Art A level like?

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What will I learn?

You will learn a variety of Fine Art techniques and processes through a series of workshops around different themes.
This is followed by a Personal Investigation on a theme, issue or concept of your choice which includes a written response. Lessons are used for tutorials, critiques and practical skills-development sessions.
Students also develop an investigation on a theme given by the exam board and produce an outcome in timed conditions.

How will I be assessed?

60% coursework
40% exam

Entry requirements

Grade 6 at GCSE Art and Design or a strong independent portfolio

Where can Fine Art A level take me?

If you are interested in any of the Creative Industries then Art A level can help you get there (advertising and media; architecture; art; crafts; design; fashion; film; music; performing arts; publishing; research and development; software; toys and games; TV and radio; video games).

Studying Art at A Level will provide you with a comprehensive portfolio to apply to Art colleges & universities. We would expect many of our students go on to complete an Art Foundation course.

FINE ART

(A Level)

What is Fine Art A level?