Fine Art

Course Overview

The A Level Fine Art course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills within the broad discipline of Fine Art.

The qualification is split into two parts - the AS qualification is awarded for the successful completion of the first year and the A2 (full A Level) is awarded for the successful completion of the full two year provision.

Year 1 (the AS part of the course) is delivered through two units. Unit 1 is a centre set assignment designed to explore and develop a wide range of skills within Fine Art. Unit 2 is an externally set assignment (set by the exam board).

Year 2 (A2) is also delivered through two units. The first unit (Unit 3) is a self-generated brief in which learners negotiate their own topic with teaching staff. An extended essay is also required to accompany this unit.

Unit 4 is an externally set assignment (exam board).

Each unit of the course carries the same weighting (in terms of mark) and a qualification is awarded at the end of year one and year two (for those who continue their studies into the second year).

Duration:Two years | Qualification: A Level | Level: Level 3

Delivery

The course is delivered by staff with the experience and expertise to challenge all students at all levels.

All work is continuously assessed and a final grade is submitted at the completion of each unit.

AS and A2 students have 4.5 hours of contact time each week, although considerably more is expected from students outside of this time.

Requirements

The college entry requirements apply with the additional requirement that at least one of the GCSE passes must be a Art and/or Design subject.

Progression

Students successfully passing the A Level Fine Art course will normally progress to Higher Education via the traditional route of an extra year of the Foundation Course in Art and Design or may be accepted directly onto a degree in Fine Art/Art and Design.

Additional Information

Because of the massive amounts of materials used during the course, all students are required to contribute £20 towards these costs. Please contact the college if you feel you may be eligible for assistance.

Contact:

Nigel Williams 01792 890700