Fine Art – A Level

A LEVEL · FINE ART

Develop your ideas. Find your creative voice.

Explore traditional and contemporary media while building the practical, analytical and independent skills needed for creative study and careers.

QUALIFICATION
A Level

EXAM BOARD
AQA

DURATION
Two years

ASSESSMENT
Portfolio and assignment

Why choose Fine Art?

Fine Art gives you the freedom to explore your creative potential through paint, mixed media, sculpture, printmaking and photography. You will learn to organise, select and communicate ideas visually, while developing critical analysis and written contextual understanding.

What you will study

Materials and processes
Traditional and new media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media and photography.

Creative development
Research, experimentation and refinement of increasingly personal lines of enquiry.

Critical and contextual study
Visual communication, critical analysis, written concepts and contextual knowledge.

Entry requirements

Standard PH6 entry requirements: at least five GCSEs at grades 9–5.

GCSE Art & Design
Grade 5 or above is desirable. Applicants are considered individually and should bring a small portfolio to interview.

This course suits you if…

You enjoy experimenting with techniques and media.
You can work independently and research ideas.
You communicate ideas visually and in writing.
You are willing to obtain your own art supplies.

How you will be assessed

Component

Content

Weighting

Personal Investigation

Portfolio of skills, including a 1,000–3,000 word written element

60%

Externally Set Assignment

Preparatory period followed by 15 hours of supervised work

40%

Where Fine Art can take you

Successful students can progress to Art and Design foundation courses, specialist degrees and creative careers in the UK or internationally.

Artist Designer Architect Illustrator Photographer Arts professional