A Level Fine Art

Course Outline

The Art and Design – Fine Art A level is an exploration of practical and critical/contextual work through a range of 2D and/or 3D processes and mediums. It provides a platform for further study of the arts, a background for other fields of study and develops creative thinking skills. A-Level students visit museums and galleries both locally and nationally to research areas of interest relevant to the development of their ideas. Students will present their work through regular critiques to refine and hone their skills as well as showcase their work in an annual exhibition, which is moderated by an AQA examiner.

Studying Art and Design at A-level equips students with a whole set of transferable skills both for life and for a wide range of vocational areas. A-level Art and Design is perfect for those students wishing to undertake further studies in art, craft and design related subjects. Many students progress onto art related courses, which sometimes involves studying an Art foundation course. This is a one-year full-time course that allows students to explore a range of disciplines before deciding which specialist area they want to study at degree level.

Exam board

AQA

Head of Art

Ms Levis

Email
LevisA@cfbs.islington.sch.uk

Entry Requirements

To study Fine Art as part of a full A level programme, you may need an average GCSE point score of 6 (B) including a score of 6 (equivalent to B) in Art GCSE (or a related subject) as well as a minimum of grade 6 (B) in both Maths and English.

Assessment:

Portfolio: 60% of final mark
Externally Set Assignment: 40% of final mark

Progression:

Fine Art A Level provides pupils with a number of specific skills that the majority of other subjects don’t cover. Students develop problem solving, idea development, presentation, planning, and communication skills alongside a wide range of practical art skills.

Students will be well prepared to do any creative job, such as pursuing a career in graphic/interior/fashion/website/game design. Students could work for a film or TV studio designing sets, props and characters (in real life or digitally). Students could choose a career in advertising and work for a brand, like Nike, designing trainers or football kits. Students could also decide to work in a gallery, museum, theatre, or pursue a career as a professional artist.

Example degree courses which often require Art and Design A-level include:

Fine Art
Textile Design
Fashion Design
Graphics and Advertising
Photography
Multimedia
Architecture
Product Design
Illustration