A-Level Fine Art

Course Summary

In Year 12, there is a strong focus on including work that shows exploration, research, development of techniques and skills. Recording from direct observation will be important at the start of the project. Ideas will then be developed to produce exciting personal work and well-informed responses. You will learn to analyse your own work and the work of other artists in contemporary and historical contexts. Experimentation with new media is very much encouraged with video, sound, image manipulation, casting, photography, painting, installation and sculpture being explored through a variety of approaches. During Year 13 you will refine your work and ideas and produce a written study.

Course Introduction

Course Outline

Exam Board: OCR

Component 1: Personal Investigation Portfolio.(60% of total A-Level)

The first part of your portfolio will be teacher-led. The project will then be developed by you and must include a related written study of 1000-3000 words.

Component 2: Externally Set Task.(40% of total A-Level)

You will select a starting point from an early release question paper in the February of Year 13. After producing a body of preparatory work, you will work within a 15 hour controlled period to produce a final examination outcome.

Subject Entry Requirements

In addition to the general Sixth Form Entry requirements students will need the following:

GCSE English Literature or Language: Grade 5 or above
GCSE Mathematics: Grade 4 or above
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Art

Students will be accepted onto the course if they have a Grade 4 in GCSE English as long as they have obtained a Grade 7 or above in GCSE Art.

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