1. Fine Art
Induction, 29th June, 2017

2. Outline of the course
Fine Art is a linear course, which means you will take an exam in Year 13. Art is essentially a two year course.
A Level Year 1: Two components of which the 2nd is a mock Externally Set Assignment (10 hours)
A Level Year 2: Two components of which the 2nd is an Externally Set Assignment (15 hours)

3. Outline of the course A level Fine Art: Year 1
Component 1: Personal Investigation
No time limit
96 marks
60% of A-level
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (past paper)
Preparatory period +10 hours supervised time
40% of A-level
A level Fine Art: Year 2
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment
Preparatory period +15 hours supervised time

4. Stationery Requirements
Set of hard and soft pencils.
Set of acrylic paints.
Mix of paintbrushes.
Box of pastels.
Rubber, ruler and sharpener.
Small sketchbook

5. Active activity! Looking through past student portfolios
Identify a range of course/exam work
Explore themes and different responses
Develop understanding of AO’s and how they are linked to all outcomes
Discuss bridging work

6. You can submit work in a sketchbook and/or on loose pieces.
Bridging work
Summer Assignment
Patterns in Nature
Many artists have produced work based on the patterns that can be seen in shells, plants and animals. Examples in the art of Ernst Haeckel, in the photography of Karl Blossfeldt and the drawings and sculptures of Peter Randall-page. Research appropriate work of others and make a personal response to this theme
Submission:
Personal work relating to theme from first and second hand sources
Research, investigate and develop ideas in the form of sketches and mixed media work
Practical responses to the work of other artists must show development in a personal way
You can submit work in a sketchbook and/or on loose pieces.
Hand in first lesson

7. Final Tips
Ensure you purchase your equipment and resources before September
Give yourself enough time to complete your assignment
Practice your basic skills over the summer, that way you won’t feel you are starting from ‘scratch’