John Wallis Academy, The

Applications Open: Thursday 6th November 2025

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026

Entry Requirements: Please see specific course details.

A-level art courses are practical courses in which you learn by doing, so you will be able to create imaginative personal work.

You will find out about a whole range of media, techniques and processes. You will develop your creativity and independent thought, learn to express yourself visually and let your imagination flourish. All art courses will have an emphasis on drawing.

In Graphics Learn how to design visual materials to convey information, ideas, meaning and emotions in response to a given or self-defined brief. Areas of study include communication graphics, advertising, branding, package design, typography and motion graphics. Graphics is particular recognised as combining digital work alongside more practical activities and processes.

Design is known to build confidence and self=esteem, and promotes enjoyment and engagement for all students. Arts subjects makes students look at things anew – even mundane ordinary aspects of the world.

You will be training into a industry that is flourishing.

Unlike many industries, the creative industries have continued to grow, despite the recent financial crisis. More people work in the creative industries than the finance industry!

Even if you are not considering a future in the creative industries, art subjects are a desirable A Level to gain. Outstanding marks, in any subject, indicate skill; intellectual

rigour; strong work ethic and a commitment to fulfilling one’s potential. All of these things are desirable traits in an employee or university applicant.

A-level art courses are practical courses in which you learn by doing, so you will be able to

create imaginative personal work.

You will find out about a whole range of media, techniques and processes. You will develop your creativity and independent thought, learn to express yourself visually and let your imagination flourish. All art courses will have

an emphasis on drawing.

In Graphics Learn how to design visual materials to convey information, ideas, meaning and emotions in response to a given or self-defined brief. Areas of study include communication graphics, advertising, branding, package design, typography and motion graphics. Graphics is particular recognised as combining digital work alongside more practical activities and processes.

Entry Requirements : Grade 5 in GCSE Art and Design, Graphic Communication, Photography or equivalent

Successful A level design students can go on to study on a range of Art & Design foundation and degree courses.

The creative industries have a vast range of exciting career options and choices. These can include working in Graphic Design, Marketing, Illustration, Digital Art Game Design or Architecture, for example, as well as many other possible creative Art & Design jobs and careers.

A strong design training can also develop highly valuable transferable skills, including creative ideas development, problem-solving, contextual interpretation, and visual communication, as well as organisational, presentation, and team-working skills.

The JW6 Advanced Level Pathway - Graphic Communication A-level