Overview

This course is ideal for students who are creative, enjoy expressing themselves visually, and are willing to develop their skills through experimentation and critical thinking. It suits those who have a passion for drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, or digital art, and who are self-motivated and open to feedback.

What will you study?

A-Level Art & Design encourages you to explore your personal interests while developing technical and conceptual skills. You’ll learn to:

• Investigate a wide range of media, materials, and techniques

• Develop ideas through research and experimentation

• Respond to artists and designers from different times and cultures

• Build a strong, personal portfolio of work

A-Level Art takes time and commitment—the portfolio work requires regular effort outside of lessons.

Assessment

For all pupils, the assessment is broken down into a Personal Investigation (60% of the overall grade) and an externally set assignment (40% of the overall grade)

Future Pathways

You’ll develop critical thinking, creativity, visual literacy, and the ability to work independently. These are valuable for careers in the arts, design, architecture, advertising, media, and beyond.