Fine Art
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Blocks
1
Level
A-Level
Course Length
2 Years
Timetable
Full Time
Reasons to study Fine Art
You enjoy an experimental approach to using a wide range of media including painting, print, mixed media and digital imagery.
You are keen to explore observational drawing.
You will develop your creative understanding and can be useful in many fields of learning as well as a range of careers.
You are interested in advertising, architecture, industrial or product design, history of art, teaching and work in the creative industries.
What you will study
Year 1 (AS) – one unit coursework, consisting of three projects. These projects explore rural and urban environments, personal space and a mock examination question.
Year 2 (A-Level) – comprises of a personal creative investigation unit and an exam course work unit. A-Level students will exhibit their work professionally in the Priestley summer show
Entry Criteria
commitment to Art and Design
willingness to work hard
excited to produce work that is personal and unique
interest in the understanding of, and commitment to, the subject
How you will be assessed
Informal assessment throughout. Formal assessment at the end of each unit. At the end of the course, you will exhibit all your work. It will then be assessed and externally moderated.
Priestley extra
As well as research trips and gallery visits, we invite speakers from universities and from industry to talk about career possibilities.
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Progression
Students can progress directly onto Art and Design-related degree courses at university after they have completed their A-Levels. However, universities can prefer students to take an Art Foundation course to broaden their experience prior to starting a degree.
How to Apply
Apply for your place early to avoid disappointment!