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Art and Design A Level

at The Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

AQA Art and Design (Art, Craft & Design) Course ContentAll students develop skills through Yr12 and explore a range of materials and techniques, increasingly working towards independence. The following year students will progress in developing what is called the ?Personal Investigation? (coursework unit). We follow the AQA Art and Design syllabus and recommend that candidates look at the specification on the AQA website.Students are encouraged to explore and investigate ideas using a wide range of materials and techniques through a number of tasks that build towards an independent and creative portfolio. We develop work through a number of specialist areas ? fine art, graphic, photographic, textiles, 3D design, sculpture and printmaking.The exam will begin in February when students receive the question paper and they will develop their ideas towards a final outcome to be completed in a 15 hour controlled test in April/May.No. of Modular Exams/Length/Retake Information:Students can retake either whole or 50% of the course the following year.The Art department is available for students to work, with support, after school from Monday to Thursday, 3.10pm ? 4.30pm.

What you need to get on

Grade 5-9 in GCSE Art or other Art based subject

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

  • The Maplesden Noakes School

    BUCKLAND ROAD GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0TJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE

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