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GCE A Level Art and Design

at Ermysted'S Grammar School, Skipton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Art and Design. The skills developed during the A Level course will equip students for careers in the creative industries including film, theatre design, architecture, animation, advertising, game design, photography, 3D digital modelling, interior design, animatronics, special effects, fashion and graphics to name but a few. But it also provides a sound background for other less obvious careers, where the ability to think differently and creatively gives our students the edge on the competition. Students should possess a genuine interest in the subject and must also be well-motivated critical thinkers. They must be prepared to look beyond the obvious! For the duration of the course they will explore and develop ideas, whilst experimenting with a wide range of materials and working methods, including digital photography, video and installation, alongside other more traditional art practices. The ability to think critically and analyse is actively encouraged through the study of artists, craftspeople and designers as well as regular group critiques. The A level course builds upon the skills developed at GCSE level, and candidates will ideally have achieved a minimum of a B grade. The course follows the AQA Art and Design (Fine Art) specification. Students will be given the opportunity to contextualise what they are doing in lessons with gallery visits. Our previous visits have included a residential trip to London and the Venice Biennale, the world�s biggest internatio

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE 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

  • Ermysted's Grammar School

    Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1PL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Skipton

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