GCE A Level in Fine Art and Photography
at Stokesley School, Middlesbrough · school or sixth form
What the college says
At the beginning of the course you will be shown how to draw and paint accurately using a range of materials and techniques used by contemporary and past artists. You will also be taught how to use photography and digital drawing packages to create preparatory work and will be given the option of using photography and digital drawing techniques to create some of your final outcomes. You will continue to be supported throughout the course as you develop your own working methods. You will learn how to analyse and interpret the work of artists and present your understanding using images and annotations.
What you need to get on
Applicants will need to have studied GCSE Fine Art or Photography and should have achieved a level 5 or higher. Due to the nature of the subject you will need to have a genuine interest in the subject and enjoy working on your projects outside of lesson time.
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
Stokesley School
Station Road Stokesley, Middlesbrough, TS9 5AL
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Middlesbrough
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