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Art & Design A Level

at Hampton College, Peterborough · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The majority of your course is practical work. However, there are some theoretical aspects to the course which include; evaluation of your projects, annotation of your sketchbooks and writing about the work of other artists. Assessments: AS Unit 1 Coursework AS Unit 2 Externally Set Assignment A2 Unit 3 Coursework A2 Unit 4 Externally Set Assignment Course Content: Unit 1: AS Thematic Coursework In this unit, students will have opportunities to generate practical work, ideas and research from primary and contextual sources. Students will experiment with new media and processes and develop and refine their ideas, presenting their outcomes. Unit 2: AS Externally Set Assignment This unit represents the culmination of the AS course. The paper consists of one broad-based thematic starting point. There is planned and appropriate guidance during the preparatory period, encouraging independence in the development of student ideas, intentions and response. Unit 3: A2 Coursework (Personal Approach /Portfolio Development) This unit incorporates two linked elements, each with separate final outcomes: practical work and personal study. The investigation and development for both the practical work and personal study will be shown through supporting studies. Unit 4 A2: Externally Set Assignment The Externally Set Assignment represents the culmination of the A2 course. The paper consists of one broad-based thematic starting point. There is planned and appropriate guidance during the preparat

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE Art. You may be considered for A Level Art with a grade 4 and a successful portfolio interview.

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

  • Hampton College

    EAGLE WAY HAMPTON VALE, PETERBOROUGH, PE7 8BF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · PETERBOROUGH

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