Full TimeA/ AS Level Fine Art

Full Time AS Level Fine Art

Course Description:
To give students a thorough understanding of processes in art and design, particularly in the areas of drawing, colour, design and composition. Students are also encouraged to explore historical and contextual aspects of art and design. Who is the course for? The course is for anyone who would like to continue to develop their art and design skills and knowledge as they move into A level study. It is normal for a student to study A level art as part of a range of A level subjects. You will follow a fine art course. This is broad based and gives you the opportunity to work in a wide variety of media including collage and mixed media as well as more traditional painting and drawing media. You will be encouraged to develop your creativity based on solid basic skills such as observational drawing. During the course you will produce a Personal Study. This will be presented in both written and visual form and will be based on an art and design theme which is preferably related to the coursework. The theme of the study could be historical, philosophical, technical or psychological. In the second year of the course you will develop the skills you learned during your AS year. You will start to do longer projects which will allow you to develop your ideas more fully and produce more finished pieces. Your coursework will develop one aspect of your AS work in a more personal and creative way. Throughout the course the emphasis will be on developing your creativity and research skills and your appreciation of art and design.

Level:
3

Course Type:
Full Time

Assessment and Progression:
Your work will be assessed regularly throughout the course and also through set exam pieces. 60% coursework, 40% examination. What do we look for in an interview portfolio? We would like to see examples of any art or design related work you have done including GCSE level work or things you have done in your own time. This qualification could form the basis of progression to art and design courses in Higher Education or the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.

Duration:
One year for AS Level; a further one year for A2.

Location:
Lincoln

Additional course costs
Studio fee at the start of Year One (approx. £50). Course materials (approx. £5 per week). Approx. four one-day educational visits (average £10 each). Five day visit to London in Year Two (approx. £260). Tuition and exam fees only apply to those aged 19 or over on 31/8/10.

16-18
If you are a student aged 16 -18 years old there will be NO fees to pay. Once you have started an individual qualification you will not be liable for fees even if you turn 19 before the end.
19+
Adult students may have to pay some or all of their course fees. Remission is available under certain circumstances, for example in receipt of benefits such as Job Seekers’ Allowance or Housing Benefit.