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Art and Design - Art Craft and Design

at Eaton Bank Academy, Congleton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Art is a small word for such a big subject and big experience. By the time you have done GCSE you know quite a lot about the subject, but in reality, it is only just beginning. The basic processes developed during the GCSE courses remain the core to producing a successful body of coursework. Pupils will be expected to fully research given themes, exploring possibilities in terms of media application, technique and scale. However, the emphasis on the personal response to any set task is greatly increased and all students are encouraged to establish their own individual style and artistic approach. At Sixth Form level the understanding and knowledge aspect of Art is very important, seeing Art first hand by visiting galleries and museums is central to the course. In the past we have visited the Northern Tate and Walker Galleries in Liverpool, the Manchester Galleries and also run gallery visits to London. We also run a foreign tour every two years in the February half term. Our last trip was to New York. In the development of practical work critical and contextual studies are an integral aspect that informs each student’s development of any given theme. Throughout the course there are also opportunities to work in a variety of locations out of school that are chosen to support the projects undertaken.

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 6 or above

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

  • Eaton Bank Academy

    Jackson Road, CONGLETON, CW12 1NT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CONGLETON

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