AS/A Level Fine Art

The AS (Advanced Subsidiary) can be taken as a discrete one year qualification, or as the first half of a full 2 year A Level (A2), in Fine Art. Both courses are intensive, challenging, but potentially rewarding and enjoyable. The courses offer a valuable experience for people with a keen interest and aptitude in this subject area.

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Introduction

Entry requirements

Students wishing to study A-levels full-time at Yale College must have 5 GCSE Grade Cs or better including one of English, English Language, Agored English Level 2. Students who achieve 6 Grade Cs or better will be able to confirm their enrolment through our normal processes, however Students with 5Cs will be required to come into Yale to discuss their course with a member of the A-level/Subsid Dip panel.

In addition to the general AS entry criteria, candidates should have grade C or above in GCSE Art and Design, or an equivalent qualification to take the AS course. For A2 candidates it is desirable to have a grade C or above at AS Level.

Course Content

A more specialist course where candidates produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas which could include painting, drawing, mixed-media, sculpture, land art, installation, printmaking, photography for example.

The 1 year AS course comprises of 2 units of assessment, Unit 1 - course work where students will develop work using a range of media, skills and ideas for Fine Art and Unit 2 – an externally set assignment (exam).

The study of contemporary and historical designers, artists and craftspeople plays an important part in both the AS and A2 Level courses, and provides a major source of inspiration for practical studio work. First hand study of artefacts is experienced through visits to galleries, museums and places of interest. There may also be opportunities to participate in workshops run by practising artists.

A2 Level students must complete Unit 3 - Personal Investigation and Unit 4 - an externally set assignment. All work is based on Personal Study, involving an in-depth personal investigation written and illustrated in a topic related to their studio work.

Career Opportunities

AS and A2 Level Fine Art can be studied for its own sake or can lead to further training and a career related to the subject. It is also valid for those who may not wish to pursue a future in the Arts, but who intend to follow a university degree course in a different subject. The study of Fine Art can also help develop transferable skills, useful in any career or job.

Careers could include:-Painter, printmaker, museum studies curator, photographer, teacher

Assessment

The AS and A2 Level qualifications are awarded by AQA, and are internally marked by the centre and externally moderated by the AQA Examining Board. Students are required to submit coursework for assessment both at the end of Year 1 and Year 2. Final grades are determined by dedicated marks awarded to coursework and examination units of assessment.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

The course provides opportunities to develop and accredit Essential and Wider Skill Wales in Improving Own Learning and Performance and Communication at Level 3.

Additional Costs

You will have to contribute to the following:

Course fee
Educational visits

Full-time students do not pay course or examination entry fees, except in some cases when there are examination re-sits.

Part-time students pay course fees, which are displayed in College publications or are obtainable from Admissions, and examination entry and / or registration fees.

This course information was deemed to be correct at the time of publication, though course modules and content are subject to change by the awarding body.