Fine art
A-level
One-year AS/two-year A-level
Explore your creativity through drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. You will discover how art has influenced history and continues to contribute to today’s society. In the second year you will have the opportunity to specialise in a specific medium and look at themes, ideas and issues in more depth.
Required qualifications
Five or more A*–C grades at GCSE including an art-related subject and English language. At your interview you will be required to show a portfolio of art or design work to demonstrate your interest and ability in art and design.
What will I study?
The course will focus on:
- the history of art
- painting and drawing
- printmaking and sculpture
- practical, theoretical and analytical research.
On the course you will:
- create and exhibit your own artwork
- visit galleries and enter art exhibitions and competitions
- have the opportunity to work with professional artists on live projects
- work with other departments on projects such as design for performing arts.
Method of assessment
You will be continually assessed through tutorials, coursework, an externally set paper, preparatory supporting work and critical/ historical studies.
For both the first and second year of your study there is one internally set unit and one external examination, totalling four units.
What will I be able to progress to?
You will be able to progress to university to study art and design. Former students have gained places at Wimbledon School of Art, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, Chelsea College of Art and Design and Ravensbourne.
Other information
You will need to buy a course art pack at the start of the course. Single art items, together with sketchbooks, are available to buy within the department’s art shop. A professional portfolio for those students who are progressing to an art-related higher educational course can also be purchased. Research trips will require a small financial contribution.
