A-Level

Art & Design (Fine Art)

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Art & Design (Fine Art)

Entry Criteria

Art GCSE

Grade 6

Careers

After A-Level, students have the option to apply for a one-year Art Foundation Course on which they will sample various art and design disciplines. From these experiences students can select an area of art specialism and apply for a three-year BA (Hons.) course in this subject area. Examples of art and design specialisms include: Fine Art (painting, sculpture), Graphics, Illustration, Computer Design, Three Dimensional Industrial Design, Fashion and Textiles, Interior Design and Photography. It is also useful to study Art when considering a career in Architecture. 

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Course ID
Edexcel 9FA0
Faculty
Expressive Arts
Department
Art
Level
A-Level
Head of Faculty
K. Eustace
Head of Department
M. Clemmett
Availability
Currently Studied, Offered Next Academic Year (subject to enrolment numbers)
Art & Design (Fine Art)

Course Overview

Our A-Level Art and Design course offers an exciting, hands-on journey through a wide range of creative disciplines, allowing you to explore your artistic passions while developing the technical skills needed to thrive in the world of art and design. Over two years, you will have the opportunity to experiment with painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, and lens-based media, all while working in a studio environment that encourages bold ideas and creative risk-taking. 

We offer the Edexcel Fine Art endorsement, a rigorous syllabus designed to challenge and inspire. The course is highly regarded for its focus on developing both your personal creative voice and professional portfolio, preparing you for the next step in your artistic journey – whether that is a foundation diploma, an art-based degree, or a career in the creative industries. 

Our impressive Art Studio is your creative workspace, with specialised equipment, workstations, easels, and personal display boards, providing a stimulating environment to bring your ideas to life. You are encouraged to make the most of this space, not just during lessons, but outside of timetabled hours as well. 

In Year 13, you will also benefit from use of a second specialised art room, a quiet space where we hold life drawing sessions and academic lectures, designed to deepen your understanding of art theory and practice. You will be mentored by experienced teachers who are committed to helping you push the boundaries of your work and guide you through the process of creating a unique, standout portfolio. 

Whether you’re a passionate painter, a printer, a sculptor at heart, or excited by the possibilities of mixed or lens based media, our A-Level Art and Design course offers you the freedom and resources to experiment, grow, and discover your true creative potential.

Course Content

Year 12

Term Unit of Work Assessment
Autumn 1 Still Life Oil Painting. Portraits/Figure Drawing. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.
Autumn 2 Still Life Oil Painting. Portraits/Figure Drawing. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.
Spring 1 Chosen Theme: Nature and Time; Love and War; Order and Disorder; Gods and Humanity. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.
Spring 2 Chosen Theme: Nature and Time; Love and War; Order and Disorder; Gods and Humanity. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.
Summer 1 Chosen Theme: Nature and Time; Love and War; Order and Disorder; Gods and Humanity. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.
Summer 2 Chosen Theme: Nature and Time; Love and War; Order and Disorder; Gods and Humanity. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.

 

Year 13

Term Unit of Work Assessment
Autumn 1 Personal Study – chosen theme. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.
Autumn 2 Personal Study – chosen Theme – mock exam. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.
Spring 1 ‘A’ Level Exam Project externally set by the Edexcel in January. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.
Spring 2 ‘A’ Level Exam Project externally set by the Edexcel in January. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.
Summer 1 ‘A’ Level Exam Project externally set by the Edexcel in January and 15 hour times piece. KS5 Assessment and Feedback Matrix based on the Edexcel ‘A’ Level Fine Art Marking Matrix.
Summer 2 ‘A’ Level Examination. ‘A’ Level Examination.

 

Extended Learning

Year 12

Websites Read Visit or Watch Extra
Colossal; Art Fund; Art Monthly; Frieze. Arts / culture in The Guardian; art / culture in The Independent; Art Blogs: ARTnews Magazine; Colossal. Galleries, exhibition spaces, permanent exhibitions. Larger galleries and museum spaces, all with permanent exhibitions: The Tate Modern; The Tate Britain; The Victoria and Albert Museum; The Design Museum; The National Gallery; The National Portrait Gallery; The Royal Academy; The British Museum; The Hayward Gallery; Courtauld Gallery; The Wallace collection; The Barbican. Contemporary Art Galleries with changing exhibitions: The White Cube; The Saatchi Gallery; The Lisson Gallery; The Whitechapel Art Gallery; The Crafts Council Gallery; Cork Street Galleries; The ICA; Camden Arts Centre; Serpentine Gallery; The Photographers’ Gallery; Frith Street Gallery; Gagosian Gallery; The Wellcome Institute. Art Leadership

 

Year 13

Websites Read Visit or Watch Extra
Colossal; Art Fund; Art Monthly; Frieze. Arts / culture in The Guardian; art / culture in The Independent; Art Blogs: ARTnews Magazine; Colossal. Galleries, exhibition spaces, permanent exhibitions. Larger galleries and museum spaces, all with permanent exhibitions: The Tate Modern; The Tate Britain; The Victoria and Albert Museum; The Design Museum; The National Gallery; The National Portrait Gallery; The Royal Academy; The British Museum; The Hayward Gallery; Courtauld Gallery; The Wallace collection; The Barbican. Contemporary Art Galleries with changing exhibitions: The White Cube; The Saatchi Gallery; The Lisson Gallery; The Whitechapel Art Gallery; The Crafts Council Gallery; Cork Street Galleries; The ICA; Camden Arts Centre; Serpentine Gallery; The Photographers’ Gallery; Frith Street Gallery; Gagosian Gallery; The Wellcome Institute. Art Leadership