A Level Fine Art

Fine Art A level will develop important skills in creative thinking and working, and problem solving. The course is perfect for students who enjoy working practically and creatively. It will equip you for any future career as an artist or designer, in advertising, illustration, architecture, interior design or teaching, as well as working in the media, film, TV or galleries. Many of our previous Fine Art students have had experience of exhibiting their work publicly since leaving school at 18.

Students will gain expertise in drawing, painting, observation and expressive ideas development. You will learn how to create ‘complete’ pieces of Art and personal responses. You will learn diverse techniques such as oil painting, abstract art, observational drawing, video, camera and digital work. Students will be given opportunities to take part in artist workshops and gallery visits to local, national and even international galleries each year. Students will also be closely linked to local Art Departments at Higher Educational institutions and be shown how to create a dynamic and professional portfolio that will help them when applying to university courses.

Year 12 is assessed internally based on initial skills portfolio and individual project work.

Year 13 A level Assessment: Component 1 (60%) - Personal Investigation This is a practical investigation project that includes a 1000 word essay and the development of a personal response to the students’ own choice of theme.

Component 2 (40%) - Externally Set Task Students will select one of a series of starting points and develop their own response. Preparation time of several months is followed by a 15 hour session in which students complete their final response. The year culminates in a final exhibition for students.

To join BG6, you must achieve five or more GCSE grades 4 or above. These must include a minimum GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Literature and Mathematics and also meet the specific subject entry requirements for courses you are interested in.

SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS:

GCSE Grade 4 in any Art & Design subject and GCSE Grade 4 in English Language .

Over the two year course, students will find and develop their own style, eventually producing a portfolio of work that can be taken to interviews. All of our Arts courses are good companions to the others offered at Key Stage 5.The kinds of personal skills that students develop are very useful in later life, whether they are employed in a career, or continuing to study at university:

Creative thinking and enterprise.

Reflection and critical thinking.

Adaptability, self-esteem and self-reflection.

Teamwork and independent organisation,

self-expression and empathy.

Cognitive abilities and problem solving.