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GCE A Level in Art

at The Sir John Colfox Academy, Bridport · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students will be expected to have developed drawing skills and have some confidence with a range of media, through the successful completion of Art GCSE.They need to have an enthusiasm for the subject and a genuine desire to extend their understanding, knowledge and skills.Students will develop the skills to interpret and convey ideas and feelings about art, alongside a working knowledge of materials, techniques and practices. They will develop their imaginative and creative powers and their experimental, analytical and documentary skills.Students will also develop a specialist vocabulary and some knowledge and understanding of the place of art in history, different cultures and contemporary society.

What you need to get on

A Minimum of 5 GCSEs 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

  • The Sir John Colfox Academy

    Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bridport

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