Fulston Manor
Art Department
GCSE AQA Fine Art
Why take this course?
This is a vibrant and dynamic course. The specification will give you the freedom to be inspired and bring out the best in you, whilst equipping you with the skills to continue the subject with confidence at A-level and beyond.
With two components, comprising a ‘Portfolio’ selected from the course of study and an ‘Externally set assignment’, the specification provides you with a range of creative, exciting and stimulating opportunities to develop and explore your personal interests in art and design.
Fine art practice is the need to explore an idea, convey an experience or respond to a theme or issue of personal significance.
Areas of study
In Component 1 and Component 2 you are required to work in one or more area(s) of fine art, such as those listed below:
- drawing
- painting
- sculpture
- printmaking
- mixed media