Details
- Course: A Level Art - Fine Art
- Qualification Type: GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
- Qualification Level: Level 3
- Course type: Full Time
- Duration: 52 Weeks
- Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) at grade 4 or above. Whilst not essential, completion of a GCSE Art related subject would be beneficial.
- Available Dates: 02/09/2026 to 30/06/2028
Overview
The emphasis is on practical work and the development of your own portfolio. Throughout the course, you will have opportunities to work alongside professional artists and designers to give you a greater understanding of the creative industries.
Details
Themes that are covered are:
Year One:
Project 1: Observing the everyday
Project 2: Fine art approaches and materiality
Project 3: Art and society
Independent project
Year Two:
Component 1: Personal investigation
Component 2: Externally set assignment
In both units students create a personal project that explores their specific area of focus through contextual research, visual language, reflective practice and creating a decisive conclusion to their project
A number of specifications will be changing and prospectus entries are based on information we have to date. This means that course content may be subject to change.
How will it be delivered?
Formal assessment of A Level Fine Art takes place in the second year.
Component one - 60% of final grade
Component two - 40% of final grade with exam
What can I do next?
Students studying A Level Fine Art are able to progress to a range of relevant higher education courses or careers, some of which include; Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Art therapy, Interior and Spatial Design, Production Design (theatre/television/film.) Web Designer, Curation and Animation.
