GCE A Level in Art, Craft and Design
at Hele'S School, Plymouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course centres on the capability to develop, explore, record and realise ideas. To do this, students need effective observation and visual recording skills using a variety of styles and techniques. It is important to be open to new ideas, techniques and processes as well as having a willingness to accept a challenge and take a risk. Critical and analytical skills are used to evaluate students’ own work and that of others.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 passes at grade 5 or higher (including English and Maths). A minimum of a grade 5 usually is required although a portfolio of work in place of GCSE will be considered.
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
Hele's Trust
Seymour Road Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4LT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Plymouth
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