Art

EXAM SPECIFICATION: AQA Fine Art

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design/subject-content/fine-art

Art enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, lateral thinking, complex analysis and critical thinking skills. And art education increases creativity and open-mindedness. ... Art teaches risk taking, learning from one's mistakes, and being open to other possibilities.

Please view the PowerPoint below to get an overview of the course. Click on the speakers for an explanation from the Head of Department, Mrs Baker

STUDENT VIDEO: Current student Poppy Holmes, describes what it's like to study A Level Art.

The Course

Year 12

Introduction to the course- an investigation into media and techniques.

Project One- Personally selected theme exploring a range of artist ideas and media.

Project Two- Refinement of ideas from project one.

Mock exam day- July.

Year 13

Personal investigation- in depth exploration of ideas built on from Yr12 investigations.

Critical Studies- 1-3000 word written presentation about own work and influences.

External Exam- selection of titles issued by the exam board from which you will choose one to investigate and explore. 3 day (15 hr) exam -May

Skills

• Presentation skills
• Research and independent learning
• Forming judgements based on evidence
• Critical and reflective thinking
• Exploration of media/Materials

Examinations

All A-level exams are at the end of Year 13:

• 15 hr exam to conclude a 10 week block of work.

Enrichment

• Workshop days in school and the wider community
• Gallery visits
• Competition entries

For further details, please contact Mrs Baker, Head of Art

jbaker@bishopstopford.com