Fine Art
at Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford · school or sixth form
What the college says
The A2 course follow on in nature and practice from GCSE Art, with the emphasis on the development of the students' visual language and their individual responses to a variety of approaches and themes. A2 consists of two units: Unit 1 incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a personal study , based on the student's own choice of subject. Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. Unit 2 is an externally set assignment that enables students to pursue and develop their own personal style
What you need to get on
APS 4.5. Grade 5 in GCSE Art.
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
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, SG17 5QS
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Clifton
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