Course Summary
During the course of the 2 years, you will have multiple opportunities to exhibit work professionally in the local community and experience trips & guest speakers. The course will challenge your pre-conceptions of fine art and asks you to be open minded and highly engaged in developing your artistic practice.
Students in Fine art will work towards a diverse and extensive portfolio that develops multiple art
skills, techniques and processes. These skills range from photography for fine art, observational
drawing, dry & wet mediums and print making.
Students will also gain key analytical skills when investigating artwork and other contextual sources relating to concepts.
Key Topics
Observational drawing, Print making, Photography and basic photo editing, Mark making, critical research and analysis skills, Experimental drawing, Mixed media.
Assessment
Course work with externally set portfolio and 15 hour practical exam.
Enrichment Opportunities
There are multiple opportunities throughout the course to exhibit work both locally and nationally.
Students will have the opportunity to visit galleries and other related locations. Guest artists workshops take place throughout the course. Students have access to apple technology, adobe
creative suite, fully equipped photography studio and a large fine art and graphics studio space.
Students are able to access the studio outside of lesson times to complete their coursework and be provided with a welcoming and calm environment to let their creative juices flow.
Progression
Potential university courses: Illustration, Fine Art, Sculpture, Painting, Printmaking, Animation,Gallery Curation.
Potential career paths: Gallery worker, illustrator, animator, Freelance artist, Design industry worker, Community arts work, Arts education
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 9-4. Preferably one should be in a creative subject.