Art and Design
Course summary

This course is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels and offers an exciting balance of introductory work across a range of art and design disciplines. This course is ideal if you enjoy art and design and prefer a more practical route of study. It will prepare you for higher education or a specialist art career and includes visits to influential art galleries.

Entry requirements

For all advanced level (Level 3) courses such as GCE A levels and BTEC Level 3, the entry requirement will be 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including Maths and English). For most subjects a GCSE grade 9—6 is required in the chosen or related subject or a merit at a BTEC Level 2. It is preferred that students have a minimum of a GCSE grade 5 or BTEC Merit at Level 2 in this or a related subject. You must have a portfolio of evidence to document your creativity

How you'll be assessed

Work is assessed through a combination of externally set assessments and portfolio briefs. Students will also produce a Final Project for the compulsory specialist units which will be externally assessed.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMallard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9PW