FINE ART A Level Venue: Havant Campus Duration: 2 years
element (minimum of 1000 words), which relates to practical work. – Component 2: Externally Set Assignment After a starting point is selected you will produce preparatory work in response to set assignment materials. You will produce critical, practical and theoretical work and supporting studies that will inform resolved ideas. There will be a timed examination. Progression The course gives you the opportunity to explore personal interests in art in more depth, developing and extending your study whilst considering new themes and approaches. Students wishing to continue their art & design studies beyond the First Year would normally progress on to Pre-Degree Foundation Diploma in Art & Design with a view to applying for a specialist degree. A Level Art & Design courses are recognised nationally as academic qualifications for university entrance. Entry Requirements Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics. You are required to present a portfolio of artwork at your interview that demonstrates your ability in this subject. Students accepted onto art-based courses would normally have a full GCSE in Art & Design at grade 4 or above. It may be possible to start without a GCSE in Art by submission of a portfolio at interview.
Overview This course encourages exploration of what art means to you and to the world around you. Fine Art will develop your creative and practical skills across a wide range of themes and ideas. You will create a portfolio of work, using a number of techniques and media to experiment with and explore your subject. Assignments address different elements of art, including themes, ideas and processes. Practical, studio-based work is supported by lectures, workshops and visits to galleries and exhibitions to aid your overall knowledge of historical and contemporary movements. Structure Throughout the two years, you will develop your skills through a range of workshops including drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and 3D. You will be required to research, analyse and evaluate the work of artists and develop your own responses. During the First Year, subjects such as landscape, the built environment, the human figure and still life are offered as starting points for practical assignments together with more abstract or conceptual themes. Assessment The A Level consists of two components of coursework that are internally assessed and externally moderated. – Component 1: Personal Investigation The Personal Investigation consists of two parts: A major in-depth critical, practical and theoretical project in which you investigate a theme or subject matter that has personal significance. You are required to produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates creativity and practical skill. Critical and contextual studies together with other evidence of development will also be presented for assessment. An extended written
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