AS/A Level Art and Design
Start Date
Mon Sep 09 2024
Day / Time
Weekdays
Duration
1 year
Campus
Baltic Campus
You will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, processes, techniques and new media.
You will explore the use of drawing for different purposes, using a variety of methods and media.
You'll build a portfolio of your work throughout the year and explore images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples.
You'll also complete practical and written assignments.
What can I study with this A Level?
Many students choose to study media, English Literature, English Language, sociology or psychology depending on their long-term destination.
Assessment methods include:
- Frequent Topic Tests
- Mock Assessments
- Practical Assessments
- Exams
Each level lasts one year; an AS Level is one year and an A Level is one year.
Once you complete an AS Level, you can progress to the A Level.
After completing two years (AS and A Level) most students choose to progress onto a degree course at university in subjects such as:
- Fine Art
- Photography
- Teaching
- Graphic Design
- Curating
Average grade 6 GCSE profile.
However, if you do not meet this profile please still come to an Enrolment Event to discuss all options with a member of the A Level Team.
An interview is required and guidance is required.
Please attend one of our enrolment events once you've applied online.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the
most out of your time at college.
We
have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our
students.
Our
specialist teams can help with:
- Learning
difficulties
- Physical
and sensory disabilities
- Dyslexia,
dyspraxia, neurodiversity or other specific learning
difficulties
- Mental
health and well being
- Exam
access arrangements
- Money,
finance and bursary advice
- Careers
advice, job and university applications
See
here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us
on 0191 490 4627.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 2246, [email protected] or via Live Chat. Or pop along to one of our Enrolment Events.
