Art and Design (Fine Art) A level
Springwood High School
Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Thursday, 03 September 2026
Springwood High School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
C
Low Availability
Application Instructions
Sixth Form Applications – Important Information
Our main Sixth Form application window has now closed; however, you can still submit an application. We will continue to consider late applications and all applicants will be invited to interview.
Due to high levels of demand, we may not be able to make offers for some subjects at this stage. Applicants will be contacted once places can be confirmed; this may not be possible until GCSE results day when we will have a clearer understanding of available capacity.
A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS
To gain a place on this course students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least three other GCSEs, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Some subjects also have additional entry requirements.
All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.
LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS
Subjects have individual entry requirements.
Students only need to apply for either Bricklaying or Hairdressing.
Course Details
FINE ART
The course is for anyone who would like to continue to develop their art and design skills and knowledge as they move into A level study. The Fine Art course has a broad based focus area and gives you the opportunity to work in a wide variety of media including digital, sculpture, collage, ICT & mixed media as well as more traditional painting, drawing and printing techniques. You will be encouraged to develop your creativity based on solid basic skills learnt at GCSE level. A Level Fine Art is an exciting and popular course which attracts large numbers of students in the Sixth Form, it encourages independence, creativity and a passion for producing a visual response to an open theme.
The course is for anyone who would like to continue to develop their art and design skills and knowledge as they move into A level study. The Fine Art course has a broad based focus area and gives you the opportunity to work in a wide variety of media including digital, sculpture, collage, ICT & mixed media as well as more traditional painting, drawing and printing techniques. You will be encouraged to develop your creativity based on solid basic skills learnt at GCSE level. A Level Fine Art is an exciting and popular course which attracts large numbers of students in the Sixth Form, it encourages independence, creativity and a passion for producing a visual response to an open theme.
Throughout the course we aim to:
- Develop your skills and ability.
- Encourage an imaginative and independent response to a theme or brief.
- Develop a full and successful portfolio.
- Provide you with opportunities to work and participate with professionals in industry and as professionals on our residential annual trips.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The A-level qualification is achieved by completing all units of the course.
Year 12
This consists of two units of work, organized around a broad- based theme. Students will have the opportunity to generate practical work and ideas from primary and contextual sources. Students will experiment with media and presentation of their final outcomes.
Unit 1 Coursework unit 1
Unit 2 Coursework unit 2
Year 13
Again this consists of one units of work, which is thematic based. Building on the experience of Year 12 work, students will further develop skills and an independent response based on their individual areas of specialization. Students will need to produce a written essay to accompany their individual pathways for their coursework.
Unit 2 Externally set assignment
All units are internally marked and externally moderated. Students will complete a thematic based project and complete a final piece in a 15hr exam, all preparation material is assessed.
Entry requirements
Subject Specific Requirements
Grade 5 in Art or a portfolio of work
Equipment required
Students will be asked to purchase an art pack from the school shop at the start of year 12 which will be approximately £30.00
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Future Applications
At the end of the course students will have created a portfolio of work, essential for gaining places in the best Art Colleges in the UK.
Career possibilities within art and design are vast, for example:
Architect, Author, Brand Design, Car-Designer, Costume Design, Critic , Curator, Decorator, Designer, Make-up Artist, Medical Illustrator, Photographer, Printer, Scenic Design, Product design, Teacher, Textiles, Game/Website Design
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