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GCE A Level in Art and Design

at Sale Grammar School, Sale · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Art and Design A Level students are learners who are curious; curious about the world around them, and curious about the potential of exploring and manipulating ideas visually. This is an exciting subject to study as the emphasis of the course is on learning ways and means to think creatively and be skilfully creative, whilst retaining significant personal ownership of ideas, content of study and outcomes be it sculptural, wearable art, painted or drawn. We offer a course where students can develop new skills and techniques such as working with clay and plaster, printmaking, painting, drawing, photography and creative textiles, working with specialist machinery and tools. A Level Art and Design enables students to develop an ambitious portfolio of work, working in two or three dimensions and making choices that reflect personal interests. We think that developing a nurturing collaborative work environment within the Art Department is really important in supporting students to achieve highly and develop creative independence.

What you need to get on

A minimum Attainment 8 score of 60. A grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Maths. A grade 6 in the subject you wish to study (or two grade 6s if you wish to study a science and took Combined Science at GCSE). See the school website for our full admissions policy and entry requirements into Sixth Form.

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

  • Sale Grammar School

    Marsland Road, Sale, M33 3NH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sale

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