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A-level Art

at Sir Thomas Rich'S School, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull time

What the college says

There are no set topics within the A Level Art specification. The coursework element is generated directly from the four-day residential trips undertaken in September each year, either to St. Ives or Liverpool. On their return, students are encouraged to find their own direction, with individual guidance, based on their particular interests. This ensures that every student is working on aspects of the subject that engage them and this is therefore much more likely to be a positive experience, rather than following a series of set tasks. The resulting work is varied, challenging and exciting. Each coursework unit lasts from September to February and is broken up into three-week mini-projects, interspersed with Appraisal Weeks, where students discuss their progress in groups. Final outcomes are generally completed after Christmas. Students take the AQA Art and Design A Level. The course contains a coursework and an examination element, each worth 50% of the total mark. The coursework lasts from September to February each year, with the examination starting in March and ending in May. The examination is known as the ‘Externally Set Task’ and begins with a paper set by AQA containing a selection of starting points. Students will be given guidance and support throughout the examination period, beginning with a presentation outlining possible ways of interpreting each question.

What you need to get on

As per current prospectus.

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

  • Sir Thomas Rich's School

    Oakleaze, Gloucester, GL2 0LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Gloucester

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