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Art and Design

at Wood Green School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course enables students to work in a range of materials and techniques including print making, photography, painting and drawing and three dimensional work. Y12 runs as a foundation year where students will begin Personal Investigations into a series of themes, researching relevant artists, sites of interest, developing ideas and producing finished pieces of work in preparation for Y13. In Year 13, students will further develop skills, techniques and Personal Investigations explored in Year 12. In addition, students submit a 1000-word essay, relevant to their Personal Investigations. Students will also be expected to make independent visits to galleries and attend workshops relevant to the course. Encouragement is given to students to find relevant sites, objects and landscapes in the local area. Evidence of these visits in photographs, drawing and written material is a pre-requisite for those wishing to attain higher grades. Students go on to Foundation courses and degrees in Art and Design. All students will have a portfolio of work to show to potential employers or Higher education establishments. The range of opportunities is vast, covering areas such as textile design, fashion, graphics, interior design, architecture, sculpture and fine art.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art. . Good writing skills are essential as A Level involves a minimum 1,000-word critical study of artists related to practical work. It is expected that candidates find the work enjoyable, have a passion for the subject and are prepared to put in 4 hours of independent study per week to complete pieces of work, using, where appropriate, the specialist facilities available.

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

  • Wood Green School

    Woodstock Road, Witney, OX28 1DX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Witney

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