Any Art & Design GCSE Grade 4 or a Technology GCSE Grade 4 including Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics Products, Textiles or equivalent. If you haven’t studied Art, no problem, just come and speak to one of the tutors.
Fine Art is a coursework subject (Two projects in year two).
This is a practical investigation supported by an extended essay. You will produce personal work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme.
You will produce practical work in response to one of eight starting points on the AQA exam paper. Following the preparatory period, you will have 15 hours of supervised time to create a refined outcome.
We encourage you to produce ambitious artworks and study that reflects your interests, curiosities and passions.
Many of our students progress onto the UAL Art Foundation Diploma and then access Higher Education. Students have gained prestigious University places at Goldsmiths, Central St. Martin’s, Falmouth, Edinburgh, Ruskin School of Art, Oxford and others. Students have progressed on to courses such as: Fine Art, Architecture, Textile Design, Illustration, Graphic Design, and Animation.
You can also use your creativity, problem-solving and communication skills to access a variety of other courses where your skills will be beneficial, such as: Business Studies, Engineering, Science and Medicine, the Social Sciences, as well as Languages courses.
Follow the Fine Art Instagram account to see examples of student work – @carmelcollegefineart
The Fine Art course is very broad and allows for the exploration of lots of creative mediums. The projects progress into more personal and individual reflections of each students creative practice and unique ideas are always welcomed. We are lucky to have such professional equipment and facilities disposable to us, along with very supportive and kind staff.
Studying A-Level Fine Art in Carmel has provided me with amazing resources and teachers to guide me throughout the past 2 years. Any questions you have regarding Fine Art, the teachers here are quick to give you different solutions to choose from. I found this very helpful, especially in a college environment, as you learn to be more responsible and make wiser decisions.
The course goes quite fast too, so during your time here you’ll be able to produce a lot of work and experiment with loads of different mediums. Everyone gets on with their work, so it’s quite peaceful. However, since it goes really fast, it pushes you to discipline your timing to get things done – so you’re able to balance your other subjects too.
Fine Art allows students to develop their confidence, and it encourages me to challenge and push myself further. The course has allowed me to grow in independence and develop unique ideas with the support and guidance of staff, fostering the maximisation of potential and advancement of skills. The facilities offered here are also exceptional, and we have countless opportunities to try various experimental techniques and media.
Any Art & Design GCSE Grade 4 or a Technology GCSE Grade 4 including Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics Products, Textiles or equivalent. If you haven’t studied Art, no problem, just come and speak to one of the tutors.