International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Diploma
at Hartsdown Academy, Margate · school or sixth form
What the college says
The visual arts course asks students to take on the habits of being a good artist. Students explore materials, techniques, processes and ideas through experimentation, reflection and refinement. They study the work of other artists and designers gaining understanding not only about how they make their work but why. Students take this knowledge of good art and through practice, planning and idea development make finished works of art. At the end of the course a student presents their understanding in their process portfolio, comparative studies and in an exhibition.
What you need to get on
5+ English and Maths and 3 subjects at Grade 4+. A good attendance and behaviour record is also essential.
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
Hartsdown Academy 6th Form
HARTSDOWN ACADEMY GEORGE V AVENUE, MARGATE, CT9 5RE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · MARGATE
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