At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and an Art-based subject at grade 4 or above.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
Are you creative, curious and full of ideas?
A Level Fine Art gives you the freedom to explore your imagination, experiment with a range of materials and develop your own creative style. You’ll build practical, analytical and problem-solving skills while creating personal and meaningful artwork. Ideal for students who enjoy self-expression, independent thinking and exploring new perspectives.
Further information
Ideal for students who are creative, imaginative and enjoy exploring ideas.
It suits independent learners who like experimenting, expressing themselves visually and thinking differently.
- 2D & mixed-media experimentation
- Drawing, painting & material studies
- Exam preparation & progression tasks
- Portfolio building & project work
- Visual research & contextual understanding
Fine Art opens doors to a wide range of creative degree courses, including Animation, Architecture, Digital Media, Game Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Visual Communication and Visual Effects.
Career pathways include Architect, Art Therapist, Illustrator, Multimedia Artist, Museum or Gallery Curator, Teacher, Sculptor, Painter, Printmaker, Arts Administrator and Community Arts Worker.
At A-level, for component 1, you will develop work for a personal investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme supported by written material. This will count for 60% of your total A level marks.
In component 2 you will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points which will count for 40% of your total A-level marks
Students will need to buy a starter art kit from the college for approximately £30.