Art & Design - Fine Art
at Norton Canes High School, Cannock · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course offers students the opportunity to gain a national qualification in Art. If you enjoy Art and have a keen interest in and enthusiasm for the visual arts or are considering an Art related career, this course will allow you to experiment with a range of media, developing your own creative potential. You will investigate Art forms and Artists, Craftspeople and Designers from all over the world, alongside exploring different cultures and traditions. The contextual references you study will be traditional and contemporary. High standards of observational exploration and experimentation using 2D and 3D processes and a wide range of media will be covered. Drawing, painting, ceramics, printing and basic textile techniques are the basis for creating exciting work on this Art course.
What you need to get on
4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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
Norton Canes High School
Burntwood Road Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Cannock
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