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Fine Art A Level [Y1]

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027

East Sussex College Hastings

2 Year(s)

Part of a full time programme

Daytime/working hours

There may be some additional costs to cover specialist materials and exhibitions.

A Level & Mixed Programme

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

Our Fine Art A-Level will help you channel your creativity and passion for art so you can gain a greater understanding of the creative process. You will learn to develop ideas, experiment with materials, and use different techniques and processes to create critical contextual work.

Course Details

During this two-year course, we'll give you a thorough introduction to the world of Fine Art. You will develop a whole host of creative skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, 3D installation, photography, and film. We will then help you build confidence in developing your ideas, encourage you as you experimenting with different materials, techniques and processes, and then guide you so you can present your work in an informed and meaningful way.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through portfolio presentation, individual research, and personal development and concepts.

Entry requirements

Our general entry criteria to study 3 A-Levels is: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 5. For a mixed Level 3 programme the criteria are: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 4. Subject specific entry criteria apply:A GCSE grade 4 in an Art related subject.

Your next steps...

Once you have completed this course, you will be ready to progress onto our Foundation Diploma in Art & Design or start our BA (Hons) Fine Art degree course at the University Centre Hastings. Once you have finished your studies, you will be able to start a career as an artist, a sculptor, an illustrator, a graphic designer, a curator, a photographer, or a teacher.

Additional information

https://www.escg.ac.uk/courses/106105/

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