Art and Design A Level

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

Abbey Place, FAVERSHAM, ME13 7BQ

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

<p>There will be a charge for trips and visits etc.</p>

Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.

Application Instructions

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY.

Entry Requirements - Please follow the link and download our Options Guide to view the entry requirements for Sixth Form and individual subjects https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/thinking-about-joining-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-for-sixth-form/

How to Apply -

Internals - Google Form - Speak to Mr Cowlam or Mrs Gossling

Externals - Through Kent Choices

https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/applying-to-the-sixth-form/

You must select a minimum AND maximum of 5 subject choices:

Option A - 3 main subject choices* + an enhancement subject choice** + a reserve subject choice***

Option B - 4 main subject choices + a reserve subject choice

*a main subject choice is a full A Level subject e.g Mathematics/Geography/Physics/German etc
** an enhancement subject choice is either EPQ, Maths in Context or Trinity Acting Exams
***a reserve choice can be either a full A Level or another enhancement option

Course Summary

THIS IS A 2 YEAR COURSE.

Art and Design

A Level

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art and Design

Course Details

Skills that will be developed:

The Subject Criteria for Art require that not only practical artistic skills and abilities should be developed in any course of study, but also that the study of art and design and its various contexts should form part of any student’s education. Therefore, in addition to making artefacts, students should be encouraged to reflect on their own work and on the work of others.

What will you learn?

The GCE in Art and Design has been designed to encourage an adventurous and enquiring approach to art and design. Successful students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of past and contemporary art and design practice and be able to produce artwork that embraces a range of ideas.

Enrichment:

Extra-curricular activities such as Public Exhibitions, Life drawing, visits to Galleries and Museums and meeting practising artists.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The New Advanced GCE award consists of two units. Unit 1 encompasses an extended personal investigation and Unit 2 consisting of an externally set exam unit.

Entry requirements

You must achieve a grade 6 or higher in Art GCSE

Your next steps...

The course will also encourage you to explore your creative mind and help you develop the basic skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for.

The most established route is to take an Art and Design Foundation Diploma. This is a one-year pre-degree course which prepares you for progression to Higher Education courses in Art and Design. Art and Design is a neat and compact title, though grossly inadequate for the sprawling range of jobs that careers that encompasses. The application of this subject is limitless from painting to conceptual art, to produce design, from stained glass or sculpture to computer animation.

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