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Art & Design

at Queen Mary'S Grammar School, Walsall · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The Personal investigation has two integrated elements, a portfolio of practical work and a related written study which summarises the context of your chosen area of study. The Personal investigation starts in Year 12 with all candidates being given a starting point theme. Candidates use this theme to develop into a unique and personalised response through investigations into art, craft and design practitioners, supported by a series of artistic explorations through a wide a variety of art, craft and design mediums. The focus for this personal investigation portfolio is to include work that shows exploration, research, and acquisition of techniques, materials and skills in a unique and personal way. The Externally set task is a unit where the starting point is outlined from the exam paper that is given to candidates at the start of February during Year 13. From this paper, candidates are expected to select one starting point from which they will generate appropriate work for submission. The work for this unit has three sections; planning, preparation and realisation of outcome and evaluation. The concluding final response from candidates starting points will be produced during the examination which is 15 hours long. This is conducted over three school days, shortly after Easter.

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 7

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

  • Queen Mary's Grammar School

    46 Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Walsall

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