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A Level Art - Fine Art

at St John Rigby College, Wigan · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A-Level Fine Art course promotes an experimental approach using a range of materials including painting, print and mixed media. Observational drawing underpins all Fine Art practice and is an essential requirement for the course. Students engage in practical studio work aimed to further their knowledge and understanding of a range of processes. All practical work is contextualised with research and analysis of artists’ work. You will be encouraged to further your artistic interests, understanding and skills within a supportive environment, and to explore and develop ideas.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. College entry to include GCSE grade 4 or above in an Art and Design subject or BTEC equivalent. In addition to any individual subject specific requirements, students will be expected to have the following qualifications to be guaranteed a place on an A level programme: + 2 GCSE grades at 6 or above and 4 GCSE grades at 4 or above. GCSE English Language must be included in this grade profile.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • St John Rigby Sixth Form College

    Gathurst Road Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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