Secondary School
Sixth Form > Our Pathways
This course is for students interested in pursuing fine art (drawing and painting, mixed media and printmaking). There is the opportunity to use ICT (digital photography and Photoshop) either as a way of developing ideas or as final artwork.
Examination Board AQA-Advanced GCE
Specification Number 7202
Sixth Form > Our Pathways
This course is for students interested in pursuing fine art (drawing and painting, mixed media and printmaking). There is the opportunity to use ICT (digital photography and Photoshop) either as a way of developing ideas or as final artwork.
Examination Board AQA
Specification Number 7202
This course is for students interested in pursuing fine art (drawing and painting, mixed media and printmaking). There is the opportunity to use ICT (digital photography and Photoshop) either as a way of developing ideas or as final artwork.
– Develop your personal interest in; and enjoyment of; the study of fine art.
Miss Measures
A minimum of 5 9-5 GCSE grades, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature.
Students must be prepared to work long hours outside lesson time to regularly review the topics covered.
There are 4 components; two each year.
| Component Number | Project | Task |
| Component 1 | Portfolio | The emphasis of this component will be on the development of understanding and skills using an appropriate range of materials, processes and techniques. |
| Component 2 | Mock Examination | A set assignment with a choice of topics. Preparatory period – 6 weeks with supervised final piece – 5 hours |
| Component Number | Project | Task |
| Component 1 | Personal Investigation | This is a practical component supported by written material. Students are expected to develop a personal investigation based on an idea, issue or theme leading to a final outcome. This may be a finished single outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. This should demonstrate the student’s ability to sustain work from an initial starting point to a realisation. It should include evidence of their ability to research and develop ideas and link their work in a meaningful way to relevant critical/contextual materials. |
| Component 2 | Externally set Assignment | Students will be provided with examination papers on 1 February, or as soon as possible after that date: Preparatory work should be presented in any suitable format, such as mounted sheets, design sheets, sketchbooks, workbooks, journals or models.
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| Assessment | Marks | Value |
| Component 1 | 96 Marks | 60% |
| Component 2 | 96 Marks | 40% |
Non-exam assessment (NEA) set by AQA, marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre. Visits will normally take place in June.
There are so many creative careers and Post A-level courses to choose from; Fashion Design, Textiles, Graphics, Visual Communication, Product Design, Architecture, 3D design, Animation, Illustration, Jewellery, Fine art, are to name just a few.
Please follow this link to an inspirational website full of creative careers. https://theartcareerproject.com/careers/
| 1001 Paintings you must see before you die | Stephen Farthing |
| How to look at a Painting | Francoise Barbe-Gall |
| How to look at Art | Susie Hodge |
| Student Art Guide | Explore Website |
| My Modern Met | Explore Website |
| Art Land | Explore Website |
Miss Measures
Wood Green Academy is an 11-19 over-subscribed National Support School specialising in Sport, Maths and Computing.
