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Fakenham Sixth Form Induction Day 2026
July 2, 2026
8:45am - 3pm
A Level Art & Design - Fine Art
Fakenham Sixth Form
Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Fakenham Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Block C
Application Instructions
There are a number of specific subject entry requirements, please visit our website to review the courses and entry requirements or alternatively please contact the Sixth Form for specific details.
*Please choose 3 subject courses from different blocks, you will automatically be added to Maths or English resit classes on enrolment if you do not achieve required 4 in Maths or English Lit/Lang but you must still meet requirements for entry per subject.
Course Details
A Level 9FAO
What will I study?
Students work in a broad range of media and techniques, to experiment with ideas and develop personal directions. They will gain an understanding of the work of other artists/designers from both observations and primary sources. Students learn to work independently and to document from secondary source material.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is judged by a combination of 2 components, component 1 personal investigation and component 2 Externally Set Assignment.
Coursework consists of a personal investigation, where through year 1 students will explore a range of materials, develop a broad range of skills, refine and record ideas and present a personal response. Students will also research artists and their work, reflecting on work critically with written analysis.
Through the second year students will continue to produce a portfolio of coursework, together with a related personal study of up to 3000 words. This places their work within an historical and/or contemporary context and must be in an essay format. Coursework counts for 60% of their A level, with 12% of marks given to the essay.
During the second year students will also complete an exam, Externally Set Assignment (ESA). This component is worth 40% of your A level. It requires students to produce preparatory studies and
personal outcome(s) based on a theme set by Edexcel. The theme will be released to them in February of their final year. Students will have 15 hours to produce their personal outcome or outcomes.
What will I study?
Students work in a broad range of media and techniques, to experiment with ideas and develop personal directions. They will gain an understanding of the work of other artists/designers from both observations and primary sources. Students learn to work independently and to document from secondary source material.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is judged by a combination of 2 components, component 1 personal investigation and component 2 Externally Set Assignment.
Coursework consists of a personal investigation, where through year 1 students will explore a range of materials, develop a broad range of skills, refine and record ideas and present a personal response. Students will also research artists and their work, reflecting on work critically with written analysis.
Through the second year students will continue to produce a portfolio of coursework, together with a related personal study of up to 3000 words. This places their work within an historical and/or contemporary context and must be in an essay format. Coursework counts for 60% of their A level, with 12% of marks given to the essay.
During the second year students will also complete an exam, Externally Set Assignment (ESA). This component is worth 40% of your A level. It requires students to produce preparatory studies and
personal outcome(s) based on a theme set by Edexcel. The theme will be released to them in February of their final year. Students will have 15 hours to produce their personal outcome or outcomes.
Entry requirements
What will I need to study this course?
This course will suit students who are creative and imaginative. Subject requirements are a grade 5 or above at GCSE Art and Design or by portfolio.
This course will suit students who are creative and imaginative. Subject requirements are a grade 5 or above at GCSE Art and Design or by portfolio.
Your next steps...
Where next?
The course can lead either to employment, apprenticeships or higher education courses in art or non-related courses.
The course can lead either to employment, apprenticeships or higher education courses in art or non-related courses.
Additional information
For more courses like this, check our courses page.