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Art

at Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Durham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Durham Johnston Art Department is offering the two-year linear Art and Design A-level, with the option of the AS qualification in year 12. The following titles are being offered. Art, Craft & Design (H600) through a broad-based course of study, developed through a range of 2D, 3D and time-based processes and media, drawn from disciplines from at least two of the other five endorsed titles in Component 1, with study of one or more disciplines in Component 2. Fine Art (H601) through the disciplines of painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture, lens-based image making. Graphic Communication (H602) through the disciplines of advertising, illustration, branding, information design. Textile Design (H604) through the disciplines of textiles for interiors, fine art textiles. Three-dimensional Design (H605) through the disciplines of spatial design, product design, design crafts. Photography (H603) through the disciplines of film-based photography, digital photography, film and video.

What you need to get on

At least Grade 6 in GCSE Art or Photography and Grade 4 in English. Candidates who do not have GCSE but can demonstrate exceptional interest in pursuing A level Art and Design must produce a portfolio of work and arrange an interview with Head of Department. For continuation to Year 13 grades in Year 12 Art and Design need to demonstrate potential for A level success.

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

  • Durham Johnston School

    Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Durham

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