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Graphics A Level

at Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This is an art based graphics course jointly taught by the art and technology faculties. You should enjoy solving image based problems which are suitable for commercial application and enjoy working to design briefs. You will be given the opportunity to work on projects relating to design, illustration and typography through a wide range of drawing and mark making media including paint, pastels, inks and collage, developing your ideas and images using specialist computer software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. This course would suit people who have an interest in photography as well as traditional art skills. Access to your own camera would be an advantage but not essential.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design or Graphics, as well as an APS of 4.5 or above.

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

  • Sir John Lawes School

    Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Harpenden

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