A Level GCE Art & Design (Fine Art)
at Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton · college
What the college says
Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences, exploring a range of fine art media, techniques and processes. Students will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a topic of choice which should be integral to their personal investigating and making process. Small classes and one to one tuition will ensure that each individual is encouraged to develop their own ideas in a way which best suits them. They will be made aware of both traditional and new technologies.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE grades 4 to 9 including at least a 4 in GCSE Art
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
Thornleigh Sixth Form College Bolton
Sharples Park, Bolton, BL1 6PQ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bolton
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