KS5 - A Level Fine Art
Why should you study Fine Art?
Develops strong communication skills
Develops practical skills
Develops critical and analytical thinking
Broadens understanding of contemporary concepts and practise
Broadens understanding of wider world and cultural opportunities through Art History and contemporary practise.
Develops independent learning
Fantastic academic subject which complements medicine, veterinary and Humanities subjects
Arts Leadership opportunities through Arts Award Gold - 16 UCAS points
Exam and entry requirements
Students who opt for A Level Fine Art or A Level Art Textiles usually have achieved a 4+ or higher at GCSE.
I would recommend that you have studied a creative subject at GCSE.
Exam board : AQA
60 % Coursework ; 40 % Controlled assessment
Personal Investigation including written essay of 1000 - 3000
Useful places to find out more...
Head of Creative Arts Faculty - Mrs Ruth Brown
Arts Award Gold
https://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=67
Art Foundation Newcastle College
https://www.ncl-coll.ac.uk/courses/339/foundation-diploma-ual-in-art-and-design-full-time
Newcastle University
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sacs/fineart/
UAL (University of the Arts, London)