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OCR A Level Fine Art

at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

An A Level Course in which you are assessed in your final of Year 13, enabling you to develop, mature and gain confidence as an artist throughout the first year. The course is designed to encourage learners to develop skills, creativity, imagination and independence based on personal experience, taught skills and critical understanding. Learners show this through their responses to a range of stimuli. It provides an opportunity for pupils to take a personal interest in why Art and Design matters and to be inspired and changed by studying a coherent, worthwhile course of study.Throughout this, pupils will engage with the creative process, which is spiral in nature and will allow learners to develop, explore, record and realise their intentions. They will acquire a range of critical and contextual knowledge, understanding and skills as they review and refine work as it progresses. Art, Craft and Design (H600): Combined Specialism

What you need to get on

Grade C at GCSE or above or BTEC equivalent. However, there is an opportunity to study art without a GCSE if there is a basis of skills acknowledge by the Head of Department. Minimum of 5 A*-C Grades (with minimum grade 4 in Maths and English)

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

  • Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

    39 Victoria Road Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7XY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Birmingham

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