All information is for 2020 entry and is accurate at time of printing. Information is subject to change, it may be updated by the College from time to time to reflect advances in the subject, changing requirements of professional bodies and new opportunities for students. Visit barton-peveril.ac.uk/courses/fine-art for more information Course Summary A Level Fine Art gives you the creative freedom to develop your skills in drawing, painting and a broad range of mixed media artwork. We cater for all approaches: from figurative, to abstract, and to conceptual. You will be encouraged to develop your creative and imaginative powers; the emphasis is always on recording from first hand sources in a contemporary way. After studying Fine Art at Barton Peveril you will have developed your personal style and have built a diverse portfolio of work. Topics > Experimental Surfaces > 3D Relief > Digital Manipulation > Creative Drawing > Expressive Paint Qualities > Paper Manipulation > Photography and Primary Recording > Textile Design > Analysing Artwork Why choose this course? > Passionate teaching staff, who are artists in their own right > Access to the full Adobe Design Suite on all College computers EXTRA OPPORTUNITIES: > Art enrichments, trips to London and national competitions Where might it lead? The combination of practical and theoretical skills means this course leads to a range of options in further study and employment. Students often choose our one year, pre-degree Foundational Diploma in Art and Design and then go on to study and employment in Architecture, Illustration, Film/Animation and Game Design. Assessment This course has a mixture of: > 40% Externally-Set Practical Assignments > 60% Personal Investigation FINE ART A Level Entry requirements > Studying Art and/ or Design at GCSE is advantageous but not essential FIRST CLASS facilities, including dedicated art studios Barton Peveril have helped me realise my goals and aspirations, and advised me on how to reach them. Chloe Gillam Studying: Fine Art, Product Design and Business Studies “