Art and Design A-level
90980
- Start:
- September
- Duration:
- 2 years
- Level:
- 3
Course Details
Our A-level Art and Design course offers an exciting journey into creativity, emphasising artistic exploration over practicality. Engage in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and print-making while exploring historical and contemporary art contexts.
Enhance your analytical skills by evaluating renowned artists and experimenting with various media to document your creative process. The course encourages personal expression through thorough research and reflection, culminating in final submissions that blend contextual insights with practical skills.
Comprising two components; 60% Personal Investigation and 40% Externally Set Assignment, this program invites you to transform your artistic passion into a compelling body of work.
Your canvas awaits!
Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to develop your practical skills and experiment with a range of media through a range of practical creative workshops including, drawing, painting, printmaking and ceramics. You’ll also engage in critical analysis and research, studying the works of established artists to enrich your understanding. This journey will empower you to curate a personal, insightful sketchbook and produce imaginative, impactful creative projects that reflect your artistic vision.
Liverpool boasts the largest number of museums and galleries outside of London, making us fortunate to be immersed in a rich cultural landscape. Throughout the course, we will embark on a variety of trips, both locally and nationally, to enhance our contextual understanding. We also benefit from strong connections with local universities, participating in workshops and open studios that further enrich our learning experience.
It is beneficial to have a basic selection of Art materials, such as tonal pencils, colour pencils, eraser, watercolours, glue stick, scissors, etc, however some materials will be provided in lessons.
A-level Art and Design is a popular subject which allows you to pursue a creative future, leading to a career that you love. This is an exciting time to work in the Arts, there are many exciting opportunities as the creative industries rapidly expand in the UK. Enrolling in A-level and Design equips you for university courses in creative fields and towards life as a professional artist, while also opening doors to various other career options, including art director, art therapist, gallery manager, designer, illustrator, and printmaker.
You will need a minimum or five GCSEs, including English at grade 5 and Maths at grade 4 together with three other subjects at grade 4 or above.
Additional entry requirements:
- A minimum of a grade 4 in GCSE Art, Photography or Graphics
- Applicants without these qualifications will be subject to an additional interview to determine suitability
The College will always treat each applicant as an individual. Should you not have or not expect to obtain the grades stated above, or not have relevant industry-related experience, the College would still welcome your application for this course as this will enable us to identify whether this course is, in fact, the right course for you or whether another course may be more appropriate.
University Guarantee
Every Sefton Sixth Form College student who successfully achieves a Level 3 qualification and meets attendance and entry requirements, is guaranteed a place on a course at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
Most students study 3 subjects, plus an Enhancement activity. Alongside these, students are assigned a Personal Development group and attend weekly sessions.
Yes.
Yes, students can access our Bursary Package that can help with associated costs, for example; travel, food and equipment. Find out more here.
Yes. During the interview process you will be introduced to a member of our Learner Support Team if necessary. We will take initial details of access arragements. This can be discussed again at enrolment, with follow up appointments with the team during the first few weeks of term.
Yes. You will have timetabled sessions each day of the week. There will be times when you are not in a lesson; this is your personal study time. During these sessions you will be completing activities which mean you are prepared for your subject lessons. This includes completing homework, revision, Brainscape decks, coursework tasks etc.
