Art and Design - A Level

Our A Level Art and Design qualification covers both Fine Art and Textiles, with students choosing their preference based on previous skills and experience.

A-level are practical courses in which you learn by doing, so you will be able to create imaginative personal work. You will find out about a whole range of media, techniques and processes. You will develop your creativity and independent thought, learn to express yourself visually and let your imagination flourish.

Fine Art is a great companion to all other subjects as creativity, imagination and problem solving skills can give you great ideas for your other subjects.

Fine Art course content: Drawing, Painting, Mixed-media (including collage and assemblage), Sculpture, Ceramics, Installation, Printmaking, Moving image (animation, film and video)

This course would be studied as part of a full-time Level 3 offer, alongside at least two other subjects.

At A Level for component 1 you will develop work for a personal investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme supported by written material. This will count for 60% of your total A Level marks. In component 2 you will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points which will count for 40% of your total A level marks.

Students who studied Art at GCSE should have achieved a Grade 4 or above. Others with a keen interest in Art and Design who haven’t studied at GCSE are welcome to apply.

Possible degree options:

2D and 3D animation, 3D design, Applied arts, Architecture, Art history, Art therapy, Ceramics, Digital media, Fine art painting, Fine art printmaking, Fine art sculpture, Game design, Illustration, Industrial design, Interior architecture and design, Visual communication, Visual effects for film and television

Possible career options:

Architect, Art technician, Art therapist, Art valuer, Artist in residence, Arts administrator, Community arts worker, Illustrator, Lecturer, Multimedia artist, Mural artist, Museum/gallery curator, Painter, Printmaker, Sculptor, Teacher