GCE A Level in Art & Design
at Brompton Academy, Gillingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will experiment with a range of 2D and 3D media, processes and techniques, as well as a variety of traditional and new technologies as they complete the course over two years. Examining bygone and contemporary images, artefacts and resources from across the globe will be integral to understanding different styles, genres and traditions in their investigating and making processes. All units involve creative problem solving and students are encouraged to find alternative ways of finding a solution through experimental exploration.
What you need to get on
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.Plus, grade 6 in GCSE Art or Merit in BTEC Art or submission of portfolio.
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
Brompton Academy
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, ME7 5HT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Gillingham
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