Longsands Academy
Longsands Academy
Qualification:
A Level Fine Art
Exam Board:
OCR
Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
Students wishing to study A Level Fine Art must have studied Fine Art or a general Art course at GCSE and achieved grade 5 or above. The GCSE course of study must have included drawing, as this is a key skill at A Level.
Why Study Fine Art?
Through the study of Fine Art you will develop the skills of:
- Control and manipulation of media and techniques: to create skillfully crafted work.
- Analytical and critical thinking: to appreciate the work of artists and designers.
- Creative problem-solving: by finding practical solutions to express ideas.
- Presentation and communication: to share your observations, ideas and feelings through your work.
Where can Fine Art take me next?
Illustration, Interior Design, Fashion & Textile Design, Teaching, Architecture, Product Design, Art Therapy, Printmaking, Animation, Game Design, Interior and Stage Design, and any field where practical and creative skills are an important aspect of the work.
Fine Art Enrichment and Super-Curricular
There are trips to Cambridge and London for A Level students to visit Art Galleries and to sketch and photograph for project work. Within the department there is a dedicated Sixth Form Art Room, where students can work independently during their free periods.
Recent Destinations from Longsands Students
Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth or Norwich University of the Arts