ART AND DESIGN A Level 3

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - We would, ideally, like applications to be submitted by Thursday 8th January 2026, when planning for the timetable will begin, but applications will be accepted after this date

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Minimum Entry Requirements

The admissions criteria for the Sixth Form are as follows:

- A minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects (or equivalent) at an average grade of 5.5 or above

- These 6 subjects must include at least a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and at least a grade 4 in Mathematics

- You will require a grade 6 or above in most subjects you wish to study at A Level

- To study Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages or a Science subject you will require a grade 7

- To study Economics a grade 7 or above in Mathematics is required and a 6+ or above in Business or a related subject

- Students may be able to study a Science subject with a 6 grade but their 4th option choice must be STEM Access forming part of your Personal Enrichment Pathway

- For Further Mathematics you will need an 8 or 9

- Short Courses count as half a GCSE

- A positive attitude in your chosen subjects and a respect for school aims, objectives and ethos

- Commitment to the expectations of the Sixth Form and the school community

- Students will not be admitted if they have not completed the appropriate paperwork

COURSE CONTENT FOR ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN

The course is designed to provide a sequential and incremental opportunity for candidates to experience Art & Design from a broad introductory foundation of art, craft and design experiences.

At the beginning of the course, students will be taught a range of skills, techniques and specialist processes. As the course progresses students will embark on independent study and enquiry, showing individual outcomes and contextualisation. We offer the Art, Craft and Design option which promotes learning across a variety of processes, tools, techniques, materials & resources to generate different kinds of evidence of working and outcomes from two or more of the following: Drawing and Painting, Sculpture, Installation, Printmaking and Textiles.

There will be an opportunity to take Art and Design Photography as an extra A Level.

COURSE CONTENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography covers an increasingly broad area through the exploration, experimentation and expression of ideas and themes using various lens and light based media - the digital camera, video, photocopier and replication. Photography will include the demonstration of appropriate technical skills in the production of a good photograph, and the artistic and creative knowledge and understanding associated with observation, expression etc. Film and video will cover competencies in using selected media as a means of communicating personal ideas. This normally includes live action and / or animation, sequential recording and editing and various production methods

Both units consist of:

All work will be internally marked against given assessment criteria. This will also include evidence of key skills. All students must include for each component, preparatory studies, supporting studies, sketchbook(s) and final outcomes. Visits to major and local exhibitions will be integral to the course. Candidates may also have the opportunity to go on an educational art trip to a foreign or overseas city during the year. Figure drawing classes are included as part of the coursework structure. Professional artists in residence are arranged when possible. Visits to Art College Open Days are encouraged.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Art and Photography can be successfully combined with any A Level subject and can help to form part of a balanced Sixth Form education. Combined with a good portfolio of work, the Art and Design courses form an excellent path towards further study of the subject at an Art and Design College or for other Art or media related courses in Higher Education.

Careers linked with art include architecture, graphic design, illustration, media (film and tv work), display, exhibition design, teaching, publishing, medical illustration, landscape gardening, textile design, fashion, jewellery design, interior design and various therapies.