What are lessons like in this subject?

The Fine Art A-Level offers an opportunity for creative self-expression whilst developing your confidence, independence, and critical thinking skills. The course fosters both practical skills and a professional mindset, preparing students for a range of careers in creative industries including illustration, architecture, advertising, set design, and fashion. You should study this subject if you are creative, curious, and brave. The Fine Art A-Level allows you to explore a wide range of skills and techniques to break out of your comfort zone and explore new boundaries. The course encourages experimentation across a wide array of techniques—from large-scale drawing and mixed media to printmaking, digital image-making, and photography. You’ll be supported in pushing artistic boundaries, taking creative risks, and developing your unique voice as an artist while exploring the fundamental question: What is art?

What will I study?

  • A wide range of practical and research skills.
  • How to develop genuine and original ideas.
  • A wide range of creative practitioners.
  • How to analyse art through research and gallery visits to places such as London & Manchester.
  • How to present creative and personal sketchbook, portfolio and exhibition work.
  • How to prepare yourself for onward study at Foundation and Degree level and the world of work in the creative field.

What our
students

say

I love that I can choose what area of art I like best and then do independent research and art inspired by that style. I love that my teacher encourages me to do more and gives me ideas other than drawing and painting like using a projector, making a flip book or doing a wall hanging etc. The course is so creative and you get a lot of freedom which I love.

Esther Campbell, Crofton Academy


Fine Art

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