Art & Design (A Level)
at Norton Hill Academy, Radstock · school or sixth form
What the college says
The A level course consists of one coursework unit and an externally set exam unit. The coursework unit is designed to build on skills and knowledge gained at GCSE level, and to extend these into new areas and to a higher standard. This unit contains a larger written element consiting of an essay investigating artists and art works linked to the student's practical work. For the externally set exam unit students select one question and develop a practical creative response, which is self-directed. The courses is teacher-directed initially, but as the course develops students take on increased responsibility for the direction and progress of their work. Suitable for students who are well-motivated and capable of independent thought.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE Art
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
Midsomer Norton Sixth Form
Charlton Road Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 4AD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Radstock
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