Art & Design (Fine Art-AQA 7202)

Exam Board

Number of Papers

2 (Portfolio + Externally Set Assignment)

NEA/Practical Elemen & Percentage

Portfolio (60%), Externally Set Assignment (40%)

How NEA Practical is Marked

Portfolio developed over course; Externally Set Assignment = 15h supervised practical exam

Total Marks Per Paper

N/A (Portfolio Assessed Holistically)

Length of Time Per Paper

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE 9-4 Grades

A-Level Subjects that pair well

• Maths
• Engineering

Undergraduate Options

• Fine Art
• Art History and Visual Culture
• Art with Creative Writing
• Art with Philosophy

Skills You'll Develop

• Creative thinking and visual expression
• Development of a personal artistic style
• Practical skills in media such as painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.
• Critical analysis of artworks (your own and others)
• Research and contextual understanding of artists and movements
• Portfolio development and project planning
• Observation and attention to detail
• Presentation and curation skills
• Use of visual language and composition
• Reflection and self-evaluation of work

Possible Career Pathways

• Interior Design
• Automotive Design
• Animation
• Architecture
• Landscape Architecture & Garden Design
• Product Design
• Jewellery Design
• Teaching
• Advertising