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Fine Art

at Southmoor Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level11 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Fine Art provides students with opportunities to develop personal responses to ideas, observations, experiences, environments and cultures in practical, critical and contextual forms. This four-unit specification, two at AS level and two at A2, requires students to develop their ability to show a range of skills. These include: •Developing your own ideas leading to individual responses and outcomes •Working with a range of media, including traditional and new media •An awareness of different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of art and design •Researching the work of artists / analyse and evaluate •Ability to draw and use art media •Creative experimentation and development The Art and photography department is a lively and friendly teaching and learning environment where individual ideas, experimentation and risk-taking will be encouraged. As A level students you will be introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of fine art media, techniques and processes. This will include both traditional and new technologies. As a subject it stimulates and develops the imagination and critical thinking as well as strengthening problem-solving and critical-thinking skills which adds to overall academic achievement and school success.

What you need to get on

Pupils should have studied GCSE Art or photography at KS4 and to have achieved at least a 'B' grade in either subject. Students who can demonstrate an intense interest in the subject/show talent and not studied at GCSE may be considered for interview.

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

  • Southmoor Academy 6th Form

    Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · Sunderland

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