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Art and Design

at Devonport High School For Girls, Plymouth · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A Level Fine Art is a unique opportunity that offers students a wide range of skills and an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of Art and Artists. The course aims to develop students who are visually aware and accomplished in their artwork. Students are required to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding undertaken in Fine Art: Concepts such as figuration, representation and abstraction. How the formal elements evoke response in the viewer. Various forms or presentation in Fine Art and the ways that audiences may respond or interact with them. Sustainable materials and production processes in the construction of work. The potential of collaborative working methodologies in the creative process. Developing skills and techniques, understanding paint qualities, experimenting with materials, ideas and techniques. Gaining confidence in ability in creative thinking and problem solving

What you need to get on

The minimum entry requirement for our Sixth Form is an average grade 6 or higher from GCSEs with a minimum of a grade 5 in English and Mathematics. In addition, for subject specific entry requirements we ideally prefer a grade a 7 or above, but you will require a minimum grade of a 6 for the subjects you wish to study.

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

  • Devonport High School for Girls

    Lyndhurst Road Peverell, Plymouth, PL2 3DL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Plymouth

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