The broadest of all the individual specialisms, Fine Art A Level covers a wide variety of media and techniques. These include traditional drawing, painting and sculpture. However, It also covers more contemporary art including;
- Installation art
- Animation
- Film
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Performance
- Digital imagery
You will participate in practical and theoretical workshops. You will experiment with a wide range of media in order to express ideas. All practical work is underpinned by contextual sources. Therefore, students are encouraged to visit galleries to engage with artwork first hand.
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What will a Fine Art A Level prepare me for?
Students develop a wide range of transferable skills through studying Fine Art which is sought by employers and universities. For example, some of these skills include creativity, problem-solving, organisation and communication skills.
Students will also develop employability skills. Students participate in external exhibitions, competitions, work experience and workshops with visiting artists and designers.
Many of our students progress onto the UAL Art Foundation Diploma and then access Higher Education. Students have gained prestigious university places at Goldsmiths, Central St. Martin’s, Falmouth, Edinburgh University, Ruskin School of Art, Oxford and others. Students have progressed on to courses such as Illustration, Animation, Fine Art, Interactive Arts and Architecture.
Fine Art A Level Entry Requirements
Any Art & Design GCSE Grade 4 or a Technology GCSE Grade 4 including Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics Products, Textiles or equivalent. If you haven’t studied Art, no problem, just come and speak to one of the tutors.
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