GCE A Level in Art and Design
at Southmoor Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Graphic Communication is suitable for students who are creative thinkers, who are imaginative and enjoy exploring ideas of other Graphic Communicators in order to develop alternative ideas to successfully respond to client briefs.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in a Visual Art 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
Southmoor Academy 6th Form
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
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Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Sunderland
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