Art & Design - Fine Art

Vocational qualification

In Darlington

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Darlington

  • Duration

    2 Years

Project themes are set to the group; Students produce a research sketchbook, which is an ongoing homework, and includes investigation of the work of artists. This supports work produced in studio sessions. Work is complimented by study visits to galleries and museums. A programme of workshops teach a range of 2D and 3D skills. Work is assessed on a continual tutorial basis so that individual.

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Location

Start date

Darlington (Durham)
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Vane Terrace, DL3 7AU

Start date

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About this course

GCSE Grade C in an art or design related subject. Students should also meet the general college entry requirements for advanced level study. Please refer to the current Prospectus - Advanced Programmes, entry requirements. GCSE Grade B is a minimum requirement for students wanting to take two art and design subjects. Anyone wishing to do this should speak to a member of the art staff prior to...

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Course programme

Art & Design - Fine Art

GCE Advanced Level AS/A2

Course Content
Fine Art may be defined as work which is produced as an outcome of the students' personal experience, rather than that which is created exclusively for a practical function or that which is the outcome of a tightly prescribed brief.

The AS course is made up of two coursework units - Unit 2 is an 8 hour exam after 8 weeks of preparatory studies.

Similarly, there are 2 units of coursework at A2. One unit is a personal study supported by written work and the final Unit 4 is a controlled 12 hour exam after 8 weeks of preparatory studies.

The areas you would work in as part of this course are
  • painting & drawing
  • mixed media
  • printmaking
  • sculpture
  • landart, installation, construction, assemblage
  • lens based media

Students use a variety of mediums including acrylics, coloured inks, pastels and coloured pencils. The work produced may include still life, portraiture, landscape, abstract or figurative compositions. Three-dimensional work is produced using plaster, wood, plastics, wire and found materials.

How it is Taught
Project themes are set to the group; Students produce a research sketchbook, which is an ongoing homework, and includes investigation of the work of artists. This supports work produced in studio sessions. Work is complimented by study visits to galleries and museums. A programme of workshops teach a range of 2D and 3D skills. Work is assessed on a continual tutorial basis so that individual students can develop their own personal skills and ideas.

Continual assessment notes are made and agreements made between staff and students to progress work on a weekly basis.

Formal assessments and feedback take place on a regular basis throughout the course, and also at the end of Unit 1.

Examination Details
At AS an 8 week preparation period is allowed to create research and development work for a chosen examination starting point - a controlled test of 8 hours takes place under supervision.

A2 as above with a 12 hour controlled examination period.

Useful/Common Subject Combinations
For students wishing to take two art subjects - fine art is a good combination with graphics or textiles.

Often combined with media, performing arts.

Careers and HE Information
A recommended basis for development of skills before progression to the one year full-time post A-Level course - BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art & Design.

Students on this course have progressed to prestigious Higher Education Art & Design courses throughout the UK, including Goldsmiths College (University of London), Central St Martins (London College of Arts) and Kingston University.

Art & Design - Fine Art

Price on request