GCE A Level in Art and Design
at Elizabeth Woodville School · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionRequires improvement2025see the detail
What the college says
Fine Art is so much more than merely an aesthetic pursuit – it comprises the demonstration, exploration and scrutiny of contemporary ideas and values through studio practice. Fine Art A level is recognised as being on a par with the most academic A levels because of the emphasis it places on research, conceptual depth and critical rigour. Studying Art at A level gives you the opportunity to express ideas and feelings visually with confidence and facility. Students are able to experiment with a wide range of techniques and media including oil, acrylic, collage and assemblage as well as different drawing and printmaking methods. Concepts and observations are developed and refined in order to communicate clearly and powerfully.
What you need to get on
Students require a Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design and should have a genuine enthusiasm for the 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
EWS Sixth Form (North Campus)
Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road, Northampton, NN7 2LP
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Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road, Milton Keynes, MK19 6HN
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