Art Fine Art ( Art and Design) A Level (AQA)

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Entry Requirements - Minimum 4 grades in English and Maths with specific criteria depending on subject choice

How to Apply -

External applicants - Please apply via Kent choices on the T6 - Turner Sixth Form Page - which can be found here

Internal applicants - if you are already a pupil within the Turner Schools Trust you will be able to access our application form on our website.

Please ensure you add three courses in total to your application. (You are only able to choose one subject from each block). Please remember Sport Academy's are an added extra to your three chosen subjects.

Need help? Please see your school’s careers advisor if you are unsure how to apply. If you are unable to do so, please contact the Folkestone Academy for further advice on 01303 842400 or email pippa.ohanlon@turnerschools.com

This course will introduce you to a variety of experiences that explore a range of fine art media, processes and techniques.

You will explore the use of drawing for different purposes, using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales.

You will use sketchbooks to underpin your work where appropriate. You will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and nonEuropean examples.

You will work in one or more area(s) of Fine art, such as drawing and painting, mixedmedia, including collage and assemblage, sculpture, ceramics, installation, printmaking (relief, intaglio, screen processes and lithography) and moving image and photography.

The course consists of two units both of which are assessed internally and moderated externally.

Unit Unit 1 (M)

Title - Portfolio that shows development of understanding and skills.

Weighting 60%

Unit Unit 2 (M)

Title - Externally set assignment, with preparatory period from February

Weighting 40%

Assessment Non-exam assessment over 15 hours,

GCSE at Grade 5+ or BTEC/NCFE at Merit+ in an artistic discipline, as well as Grade 5 in GCSE English. Candidates without a Level 2 qualification in an artistic discipline will be considered through interview.

This course supports progression to further and higher education in Art and Design and related subjects, as well as providing all students with a platform to inspire a lifelong interest in, and enjoyment of, Art and Design.