Key Stage 5 (A Level)

Fine Art A-level is an exciting two-year course in which students have the opportunity to develop skills in contextual studies, drawing, painting and printmaking. Students will also have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of how to realise and refine their art work to create highly successful pieces. Many of our students go on to study art post-18, either through art foundation courses or BA degree programmes. Oxford Brookes university now routinely offers placements for our students to work on and refine their portfolio in readiness for applying to all tertiary courses. Students are invited to attend the art residential trip, held annually. This year our Y12s and Y13s enjoyed a weekend in Amsterdam. Destinations vary and in previous years have included Florence and Paris. 

• Develop their ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical.
• Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining their ideas as their work develops.
• Record in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, demonstrating an ability to reflect on work and progress.
• Realise a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding, realising intentions and, where appropriate, making connections between visual, oral or other elements.

A level – coursework is made up of one unit which is a personal study of the student’s choice, including a 3000 word essay. Students are assessed for both coursework and Externally Set Task.

Final Grades are marked: 60% coursework – 40% examination

Examination Board – AQA