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Art & Design GCE A Level

at The Douay Martyrs Catholic School, Uxbridge · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The world of visual communication is an important part of contemporary society. It encompasses a wide variety of different disciplines which is ever expanding with the development of new technology. It ranges from the traditional aspects of art i.e. Fine Art (in which we encourage students to incorporate their own photography and ICT manipulation of their own photograph), Painting, Sculpture and Architecture into commerce and industry in the form of Graphic, Interior, Product, Textile, Fashion, Engineering and Computer design. More recently Film, Television and Media are at the cutting edge of avant garde Art today. Doing AS/A-Level Art is an important step in understanding and being critical of our visual culture which is currently one of the most dominant forms of communication on a global scale

What you need to get on

All students are expected to have acieved a Grade 5 or above in Art and you fulfill the Sixth Form entry requirements. Students should have an enthusiasm for Art that relates to their other AS/A-Level subjects or in some cases will be channeled towards an artistic education. Students must be prepared to research, visit museums and galleries, be up-to-date with current exhibitions, make independent decisions and be aware of the cultural value of Art and Design

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

  • The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School

    Edinburgh Drive Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8QY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Uxbridge

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