Art, Design and Photography

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED - please apply via the Towers School website

Applications Open: - 11th December 2025

Applications Close: - 13th February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Admission to Towers Sixth Form to study A levels or BTEC equivalent will be awarded on the basis of GCSE performance. Each subject has its own entry requirements.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Studying Level 3 Art, Design and Photography enhances your knowledge and understanding of the creative arts. It is the foundation for further education in the creative field and helps to build confidence and enables you to think at a higher level, from a cultural and contextual context.

This successful BTEC course allows you to experience many different skills and creative aspects of the field. We will explore and follow the creative process of a variety of artists and in turn students will develop a deeper understanding of their own working practice. During this course, students gain a more mature understanding of the creative arts and develop the confidence to be more explorative with their artwork, using a variety of different materials, skills and techniques. Students are also encouraged to explore and discuss ideas with their peers.

You will be assessed by two internal coursework assignments and two external units:

- Unit 1: Visual Recording and Communication

- Unit 2: Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design

- Unit 3: The Creative Process

- Unit 12: Fine Art, Materials, Techniques and Processes

BTEC: Level 2 pass in Art and Design

GCSE: Grade 4 in Art or Photography

External students must bring a portfolio of work to their admissions interview.