Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
A Level Art offers the exciting opportunity to explore your creativity, develop your artistic skills, and express unique perspectives. This course is designed for those who are passionate about art and want to delve deeper into artistic techniques, mediums, and concepts. It provides a comprehensive foundation in both practical and theoretical aspects of art.
Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to try new techniques, such as working with paints, mixed media, and digital tools. You will study famous artists and movements and will have the opportunity to build a sketchbook to document your creative journey.
The first term will introduce you to some of the materials you will be working with. You will explore how to use the formal elements of art, alongside how to use specific materials such as charcoal, watercolours, acrylics, gouache, etching, and monoprinting.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Top 25%
nationally for progress made by students in A Level achievement
ALPS Key Stage 5 progress data 2018
Student success
We have a consistently high A Level pass rate. In 2018, 70% of our students achieved A*-C.
More than A Levels
Your time at our sixth form is about much more than gaining a qualification. You will be treated as an adult and an individual, supported to explore your passions and interests.
Entry Requirements
You will need to achieve at least six subjects at grade 4 or above, with at least four of these at grade 5 or above. A grade 5 or above in a GCSE art-based subject is needed (such as art, graphics, photography or textiles), or alternatively you must present a suitable portfolio of work to be assessed by the course leader at enrolment.
How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment is through a range of practical work including experiments contained in a work journal, finished pieces of coursework and a response to a theme set by the exam board. Students also complete a written personal study. The coursework element usually offers a choice between two cross-media products — a magazine and website, or a?music video and website — allowing you to choose what interests and inspires you.
Course Progression
An A Level in Art can lead to related courses at a college, art school or university. A Level Art opens up a variety of progression routes, such as degree-level study in fine art, graphic design, illustration, fashion, architecture, and more. You may also want to progress onto our Level 4 Media Learning Company course. This one-year course mirrors what it is like to work as part of a media production company. You will work collaboratively on a wide range of projects that have been commissioned by external clients.
Where Your Course Can Take You
Students may go on to a very wide range of careers in art and design and other creative industries. Career options include an illustrator, graphic designer, animator, make-up artist, printmaker, or art therapist.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Top 25%
nationally for progress made by students in A Level achievement
ALPS Key Stage 5 progress data 2018
Student success
We have a consistently high A Level pass rate. In 2018, 70% of our students achieved A*-C.
More than A Levels
Your time at our sixth form is about much more than gaining a qualification. You will be treated as an adult and an individual, supported to explore your passions and interests.
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