A-level Fine Art
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Unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life through Fine Art A-level!
Is this course right for me?
A-level Fine Art is taught by two experienced Art and Design lecturers who are also practising artists. The course encourages you to develop your observational skills, learning to look closely, interpret and understand what you see. You will explore how to translate your observations into creative and expressive artwork through experimentation with materials, techniques and independent investigation.
What are the entry requirements?
- Six GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include:
- English Language & Literature/Cymraeg Language & Literature
- AND Mathematics & Numeracy
- Art grade B (or suitable portfolio of work)
- Please check the AS Level Options Grid to see if this subject fits into your chosen programme
- A portfolio/examples of work will be required for this course
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course meeting or informal interview
If you completed your GCSEs before summer 2027, please contact Admissions to discuss entry requirements.
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
- Each application is considered on individual merit
What will I learn?
As part of this course 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.
Units to be studied will include:
- 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 from A4 to A1 quickly and with purpose
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Work-based, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Practical examination
What can I do next?
This course can lead to a diverse range of career opportunities such as:
- Advertising
- Art therapy
- Commercial art gallery manager
- Exhibition design
- Fine artist
- Graphic design
- Illustrator
- Printmaker
- Teacher
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Art materials - you will be told about any specific items during or before you start the course
- A memory stick/a small portable USB hard drive
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- There may be trips/expeditions required or optional as part of this course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
