The Fine Art A Level involves a combination of practical manipulation of art
media and materials with the expression of ideas and concepts. It demands a high level of commitment and independent
effort.
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Fine Art A Level
Level 3 - Advanced
Fine Art A Level
When studying Fine Art, you will spend time learning and improving your
drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media skills and applying them to set
projects. Fine Art involves making a practical and personal response to a
subject and linking it to the work of other artists. Throughout the course you
will be required to write annotations and evaluations to support the development
of your practical artwork.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Sutton Coldfield College
08-09-2025
Free*
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* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including GCSE Maths grade 4 & GCSE English Language grade 5, plus successful completion of an initial assessment period of 2 weeks.
This course is principally assessed by coursework (a portfolio of Art work produced through completion of various projects through the two years of the course), with an externally set timed component in Year 2 (similar in structure to GCSE Art).
The course is an excellent starting point for more advanced studies in a variety of creative subjects and can lead to career routes including art, graphic design, fashion design, animation, illustration, product design, advertising and marketing.