Computer Science
at Christ'S College Finchley, London · college
What the college says
Who is it for? Students who are looking to take up careers for which an art background is relevant. These might include advertising, architecture, museums, theatre or gallery work etc. Students who have an interest in and aptitude for the subject, but who do not intend to take the subject beyond the A-level. Students who wish to undertake further studies in Art, Craft and Design, usually continue these studies at Art College or University. What will I study? The A-Level is a 2 year course in Art, Craft and Design exploring a range of ideas, skills and materials enabling students to develop their own visual explorations and conclusions. The A-Level engages students in greater depth through continuous personal involvement to develop their own ability to appreciate the visual world and respond in a personal and creative way. Learning in school takes place both under supervision during timetabled lessons and independent study. Visits to galleries, museums and sites of visual interest are organised and encouraged for extra-curricular study. How will I be assessed? Through reaching assessment objectives in development of ideas, experimentation, recording of information and presentation in internally set projects in the first year. In the second year of the A-Level this will be through Component 1: Personal investigation and Component 2: Externally set assignment (15hours). The A-level qualification will be graded on a six point scale: A*, A, B, C, D and E. Students who fail to reac
What you need to get on
Art GCSE Grade 6 or above
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
Christ's College Finchley
East End Road, London, N2 0SE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
- 1 September 2026 · London
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