GCE A Level in Art and Design
at Hugh Christie School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Art, craft and design: A broad-based course exploring practical and critical/contextual work through a range of 2D and/or 3D processes and media associated with two or more of the titles below. Fine art: Students should produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study, for example, drawing, painting, mixed-media, sculpture, ceramics, installation, printmaking, moving image (video, film, animation) and photography. Graphic communication: Students should produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study, for example, interactive media (including web, app and game design), advertising, packaging design, design for print, illustration, communication graphics, branding, multimedia, motion graphics, design for film and television. Textile design: Students should produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study, for example, fashion design, fashion textiles, costume design, digital textiles, printed and/or dyed fabrics and materials, domestic textiles, wallpaper, interior design, constructed textiles, art textiles and installed textiles. Three-dimensional design: Students should produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study, for example, ceramics, sculpture, exhibition design, design for theatre, television and film, interior design, product design, environmental design, architectural design, jewellery/body ornament and 3D digital design. Photography: Students should pro
What you need to get on
You must meet the specific requirements for the subject of 5 x 4-9 grades including English and Maths at a grade 4.
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
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
LEIGH ACADEMY HUGH CHRISTIE WHITE COTTAGE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN10 4PU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · TONBRIDGE
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