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GCE A Level in Art and Design

at Belle Vue Girls' Academy, Bradford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

There are two components: Component 1September Year 12 -January Year 13Workshops teaching a variety of 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional skills and techniques. An individual visual investigation leading to 1 or more outcomes and informed by different Artists, designers, cultures or genres. A piece of extended writing between 1000-3000 words which follows a line of enquiry and links to the practical assignment. Gallery visit.60% of qualification. Component 2February –May of Year 13A response to a question chosen from an AQA exam paper released on 1stFebruary.A practical project/investigation with an outcome produced during a supervised period of a 15 hours practical exam. Annotation to communicate ideas, insights and decisions to others.40% of qualification

What you need to get on

GCSE grade 5 or above in Art or a Design Technology subject.

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

  • Belle Vue Girls' Academy

    Thorn Lane Bingley Road, Bradford, BD9 6NA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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