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GCE A Level in Art, Craft and Design

at Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is the opportunity to extend your existing skills and develop new ones, to take your own route through themes and explore ideas using the universal visual language that is ART. You will be taught techniques to help you to achieve the ideas you have. You will be introduced to a variety of art and cultures that can influence the way you work. There will be opportunities for workshops with practising artists and visits to art galleries in order to inform your work. Core input skills in drawing, materials and techniques. Emphasis on process and development in first year. Choice of specialism to include Fine Art, 3D design, Textiles, Graphic Design, Photography as areas for personal responses/ research.

What you need to get on

You should have achieved a grade 5 or above in GCSE Art, Graphics or Textiles or produce a portfolio of work to demonstrate your ability. Minimum grade 4 in English is required. You will need to have good basic drawing skills and a willingness to explore new techniques. The most important qualities you need to bring to this course are enthusiasm, a good work ethic, good organisation skills, the ability to study independently and with curiosity.

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

  • Shaftesbury School

    Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Shaftesbury

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