A Level Fine Art - Block B @ The Leigh Academy
Arts, Media and Publishing
What will you be working towards?
| Code | TLA-4 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Fine Art is a creative and expressive subject. If you think you can be innovative and creative and are ready for challenges, then this course is for you. Students will develop a range of skills and build a broad body of knowledge about Art and Design across time, place and culture. This is a two-year A Level course.
Details
Year 1
- Coursework Portfolio
Year 2
- Personal Investigation
- Coursework Portfolio
- Externally Set Assignment
How will it be delivered?
On the course students are expected to be self-directed and to develop their own theme to explore. During their coursework they will further develop and improve their practical skills in relation to their chosen area of study. They will develop their drawing, painting and 3D skills, experimenting with media and exploring a range of Art and Design contexts
Alongside the critical research they do, students will write an extended essay of 3000 words which link to the student’s own practical investigations. This is marked separately. This is the coursework unit. For A2 there is a timed public examination of 15 hours with a question set by Edexcel.
Entry requirements
5+ 9-4 grades in GCSEs including English. Grade 4 in Art
Your next steps...
This course will prepare you for an Undergraduate degree course at University.
Careers could include:
- Visual Designer
- Creative Specialist
- Photographer
- Fashion Designer
- Product Designer
- Architect
- Advertiser
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