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Art: Critical and Contextual Studies - A Level (WJEC)

at Capital City College Group, London · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level37 weeksFull time

What the college says

Art: Critical and Contextual Studies involves short projects on subjects such as the function of art, curation, autobiography and art, beauty, the representation of women and modern architecture. Expanding upon these starting points you will research your own areas of interest, producing essays and a practical outcome.You can choose to work in ways which suit your skills and interests; for example, producing an illustrated gallery guide, scripts, architectural models, films, photography and painting. The course will extend your knowledge of art and design across all disciplines and develop your critical thinking skills.

What you need to get on

You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus:Grade 6 in one of these subjects: History, Geography, Humanities, English Literature, Business, Media Studies, Religious Studies, Drama, or Film Studies. If you have a grade 6 in English Language, you only need a grade 5 in one of these subjects.Please click here to see the minimum entry requirements.

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

  • Angel Sixth Form College

    The Angel 283 - 309 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7LA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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