- 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 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鈥攆rom large-scale drawing and mixed media to printmaking, digital image-making, and photography. You鈥檒l 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?
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What will I study?
What our
students
Art was my favourite subject throughout my time at New college. The teachers are incredibly supportive and helpful and the atmosphere in the classroom was always welcoming and encouraging. The course gave me the freedom to explore my own ideas, experiment with different ideas, experiment and have access with loads of different materials and techniques and develop my creativity and confidence as an artist. I鈥檝e created a portfolio I am really proud of and I would highly recommend the course to anyone who is passionate about art and wants to develop their creativity and confidence!
Ava Wilson - Elizabethan Academy
Fine Art
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