Key facts

Full or part time, one or two years, level three course

A Level study is primarily intended to provide entry to Higher Education. Subject choices are vital for many degree subjects so students should research university entry requirements if they have specific degree subjects in mind.

Course overview

This course is intended for those who wish to explore the potential of drawing and painting through observed study. This can be an exhilarating and fast paced experience but it takes a committed attitude to learning and a trust in your lecturers’ advice. You will study and analyse the work of other artists and use this knowledge to enhance and influence your own work. This forms a large proportion of the assessment structure.

The AS/A2 Fine Art A Level is delivered by two experienced Art and Design lecturers who are both practitioners. The philosophy of this study is emphasis on ‘observation’ of subject, learning to look and understand what is being seen. How this can be translated through the expressive nature of materials and individual investigation of the subject.

Entry requirements

• Five higher tier GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and/or Science dependant upon the subjects chosen. Additionally learners will normally be required to have a minimum GCSE grade B in the subject or related subject being studied at A level.
• Federation learners will be admitted to individual subjects as normal after satisfying the entry requirements of their own school.

For mature applicants

• Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.

Course aims

What will I learn on this course?

• Find out what drawing and painting is and what it can be
• What is good observational study
• Working in the studio
• Use of formal elements - line, tone, colour, mark
• Use of variety of media and techniques
• Understanding of contextual study
• Discussion and evaluation of outcomes through critique
• Expressing ideas and exploring subjects visually
• Investigating a subject through series
• Moving form A4 to A1 quickly and with purpose

How you will be assessed

AS Level

• Unit 1, Practical Coursework: Continuous formative assessment leading to internal end point assessment and external moderation. External moderator centre visit.
• Unit 2, Practical Exam: Internal assessment, internal standardisation, external moderation. External moderator centre visit.

A Level

• Unit 3, Practical Coursework: Continuous formative assessment leading to internal end point assessment and external moderation. External moderator centre visit.
• Unit 4, Practical Exam: Internal assessment, internal standardisation, external moderation. External moderator centre visit.

Additional qualifications

• Key skills
• Learndirect

Things you may need for your course

• Sketchbooks, approximately £20
• Drawing materials, approximately £20
• Painting materials, approximately £50
• Any other materials that may be required, approximately £20
• Optional art trip - e.g. to London £170 travel, B&B (additional spending money would be required), this is an approximation
• Please note that equipment costs may be subject to change

Fees

Full time course - no course fees, part time AS Level £180 (concessions £135/£105), valid until July 2009.

Further Information

A full A Level programme will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above

A Level Federation Please note that Pembrokeshire College A Levels are run jointly with Tasker Milward and Sir Thomas Picton Schools in Haverfordwest. For more information contact our admissions team.