Art and Design

Applications Open: - 31st October 2025

Applications Close: - 27th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - All students joining Year 12 will have completed their GCSE courses and from a maximum of 8 GCSEs must have achieved:

46 points from the top 8 subjects with at least a 5 in English and Maths

How to Apply: - Please follow the website www.wg6.co.uk for the application link.

We do not accept applications via Kent Choices.

Art and Design

A Level

EDEXCEL

Expectations of Independent Study

• Investigation, research and analysis of contemporary and traditional art work connected to your project theme.

• Visits to Art Galleries and Museums.

• Practical work refining and modifying this using a wide range of materials and processes

• Planning, development and completion of final practical pieces reflecting a high standard of skill in using the formal elements of art.

• Re-drafting of the Year 13 personal Investigation essay and responding to teacher feedback.

• Personal organisation to meet practical and written deadlines.

Entry Requirements

Students will need to have achieved Grade 9-6 at Art GCSE.

Why is it interesting?

During this course you will develop your own practical and analytical skills as an artist using a wide range of media.

You will learn about the concepts, methods and contextual background to a range of contemporary and traditional art forms.

You will learn outside the classroom via a wide range of events, art gallery trips and visits designed to improve your knowledge and practical skills.

What skills and knowledge will I develop by studying this subject?

Technical Skill

Developing your technical skills in using a range of 2D and 3D media.

You will understand the qualities of these materials and how to refine your own work further

You will develop a high level of control in your practical work and be able to apply this in the creation of innovative and unique pieces of art work.

Contextual Research

You will learn to create thorough and relevant research about the work of a wide range of artists and designers

You will explore different genres of art from a wide range of sources and be able to apply these ideas to your own work.

You will use these ideas to move your work forward and progress.

Creative Ideas and Practical outcomes

You will produce innovative and unique personal outcomes that reflect your skill in using a wide genre of media.

You will be able to produce interesting and thought-provoking art pieces that contain a high level of conceptual and contextual meaning.

You will expand your knowledge of art to the wider genres of arts, media and popular culture to create your own art research theme at A2 level.

This course would be suitable for students who have the following skills and interests:

Photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital film making, media studies, semiotics and the Arts in general.

What career pathways are open to me if I study this subject?

• Fine artist

• Graphic designer

• Animator

• Video game designer

• TV visuals designer

• Fashion designer

• Props artist

• Model maker

• Set designer

• Commercial art gallery manager

• Community arts worker

• Exhibition designer

• Higher education lecturer

• Illustrator

• Printmaker

• Secondary school teacher

Jobs where your art degree would be useful include:

• Art therapist

• Arts administrator

• Concept artist

• Estates manager

• Interior and spatial designer

• Museum/gallery curator

• Museum/gallery exhibitions officer

• Multimedia programmer

• Stylist

Graphic designers can work in many different areas, from book design in the publishing industry, to web design and packaging design for the food and drink industry. The worlds of engineering and construction need the technical design skills of architects, product designers, spatial designers, landscape designers and mechanical design engineers.

Assessment Overview

There are four Assessment Objectives:

Students must % in GCE

A01 Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. 25%

A02 Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. 25%

A03 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. 25%

A04 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. 25%

Total 100%

Component 1 (A2)

Personal Investigation: Worth 60% of final grade

(Out of 90 raw marks)

Component 2 (A2)

Timed Examination: (15 Hours) Worth 40% of final grade.

(Out of 72 raw marks)