Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art and Design (Fine Art)

Subject Summary A Level Fine Art is an excellent platform for progression to higher education in the visual arts. Expectations are very high and results are consistently outstanding. Student feedback on the course is extremely positive. Our students’ personal journey is encouraged and respected. Teaching studios are stimulating and well equipped and staff are very experienced at giving expert, personalised tuition. There is a comprehensive enrichment programme fully supported by staff. In year 13 extra tuition is given on Further and Higher Education entry, portfolio preparation and interview technique. Progression to art college and university is outstanding with 100% of students gaining first choice places since 2014.

Painting, drawing and printmaking and there is scope for sculpture should your interest lie in this area. You will record in a wide range of materials and techniques whilst exploring visual language. There is a huge emphasis on research and you will develop resources looking at contextual work from contemporary and historical sources. You will explore your own personal responses to themes and be encouraged to present your work creatively. We display work from our students prominently in our gallery and visitors are always impressed with the quality of the work. Your coursework involves investigating a personalised theme through the medium of fine art. You will research, investigate and experiment with art techniques and processes in order to create outcomes that realise your creative intentions. Demonstrating an understanding of the work of other artists, craftspeople and designers is crucial at Outwood and underpins everything we do. Our London gallery experience brings you face to face with the artists who matter. Your Externally Set Assignment (ESA) in year 13 involves you investigating a theme set by the exam board. The ESA gives you the opportunity to build on the learning from your coursework and finishes with a 15 hour period of independent work during which you will produce your final ESA outcomes. We encourage you to be ambitious in your outcomes and produce work of exhibition

Two gallery visits per year (minimum) £40 2 sketch pads per year (minimum) £10 Personal art material £10 Portfolio £15

Component 1: Coursework 60% Internally set, internally marked, externally moderated. This takes place throughout year 12 and the first term in year 13. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment 40% Externally set, internally marked, externally moderated. This takes place in the Spring term in year 13.

The visual and creative arts are big
businesses with a huge number of
specialisms. Creative industries in the UK
contribute £60 billion to the economy and
employ 1.4 million people. People with
creative skills are highly valued in a rapidly
changing world of work.
The potential career possibilities for Art
graduates are extensive with innovations in
media and technology constantly creating
new opportunities. The following are broad
vocational areas within which there are
hundreds of specialisms.