Art and Design (Fine Art) - A Level (Linear)

Dover Grammar School for Boys

Dover Grammar School for Boys, Astor Avenue, DOVER, CT17 0DQ

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Dover Grammar School for Boys

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Application Instructions

Applications Open: - Thursday 14th November

Entry Requirements: - Updated subject information and application guidance will 'go live' on our website on the evening of 14th November 2024: https://www.dgsb.co.uk/1106/dgsb-sixth-form-about-us

How to Apply: - We do not accept applications via KentChoices. Please visit https://www.dgsb.co.uk/1106/dgsb-sixth-form-about-us to find out how to apply

Course Summary

This is a linear course with the examinations at the end of Year 13.

We follow the AQA Specification in Art & Design (Fine Art).

Course Details

The two-year linear programme contains four Units. Year 12 consists of one coursework Unit, and one internally set assignment, leading to a 5 hour examination. Year 13 consists one coursework unit and a 15 hour examination. The coursework and examination work each count for 50% of the total mark.

The 'Portfolio' in Year 12 and the 'Personal Investigation' in Year 13 require you to be innovative and to experiment as you learn from major artists and apply that learning to practical work. For the externally set assignments you will write at least 2,000 words analysing, describing and appreciating the work of major artists. You will also make notes about your own work and how it relates to the work of selected artists.

Themes for the Units could include landscape, portraits, still life, interiors, buildings and structures, or wildlife. Wide ranges of materials and processes are used throughout the course. You are given a strategic learning programme that is unique to your artistic direction, interests and creative development. Group discussions and one to one discussions are held frequently and recorded.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

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Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE Art or equivalent

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Additional information

https://www.dgsb.co.uk/1106/dgsb-sixth-form-about-us

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