Fine Art (A Level) – Level 3

Year 1: Students will select a theme to work from and create a body of work that takes them on their own independent and artistic journey. Themes: • The Formal Elements in art • Urban & Landscapes • Portraiture • Abstract art

Year 2: The course is made up of two components: Component 1: Personal Investigation with a practical portfolio and personal study

Content offered may vary.

A Level Course – 2 Years, both September to June

You should have achieved at least five 9-5 grades at GCSE (not equivalents), including English Language and mathematics. An average GCSE point score of 5.5 recommended (only GCSE grades for this score, not equivalents). A good grade in creative GCSE or suitable evidence of artistic talent (e.g..sketchbook).

All your work will be assessed against the following equally weighted Assessment Objectives with a Personal Investigation
worth 60% of the A Level and an Externally Set Assignment worth 40% of the A Level.

AO1 – Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.

AO2 – Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.

AO3 – Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress.

AO4 – Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.

University Opportunities: Past students have progressed to degrees in Fine Art, Photography, Architecture, Interior, Fashion, Graphic and Games Design, textiles and teaching.

Career Opportunities: Career opportunities include artist, graphic design, product design, fashion design, photography, education, art therapy, curating, illustrating, architecture and housing design.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be required to pay fees depending on your residency status, educational background and personal circumstances.

Many people qualify for free tuition fees, for more information please contact Course Information on 01642 333333. Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students.

Please click the apply now button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form to apply for A Levels. You only need to apply once for A Level programme. After receiving your application form you will be invited to attend an informal interview where you will have a chance to discuss which specific A Level subjects you would like to enrol on.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on (01642) 333601. Or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on (01642) 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk

Although not part of our full-time A Level study programme, students can work with our dedicated Work Experience Co-ordinator to secure a suitable placement, be that a one-off experience, or a more long-term placement.