A Level Art & Design
at Ferndown Upper School, Ferndown · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying Art and Design opens a doorway into the endless exploration of yourself and the world around us, visualising personal ideas in variety of 2D, 3D and lens based outcomes. Developing a contextual understanding of historical and contemporary creative practitioners, will enhance the students own creative practice which will grow in unison with their practical confidence. Creative thinking and problem solving are universal skills that empower students to have confidence in their own, unique, ideas and will benefit any pathway students follow in life.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE Passes Grades 4-9 inc English and Maths with a 5 in Fine Art or Textiles, or Photography or Graphics GCSE.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ferndown
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