Art & Design A-Level is suited to those who have a genuine interest in the subject and want to develop their creativity in either Fine Art or Textiles. The course aims to discover and develop personal creative directions. To do this, pupils will be stretched to improve their practical skills in the use of a range of media and an interesting course structure helps to stretch creative minds for fresh ideas. As the creative industries move into first place to be the fastest growing economic sector in the UK, responsible for 5.6% of jobs, and worth £76.9bn to the UK economy, there has never been a better time to exploit your creativity!
Academic assessment will be based on GCSE predictions and results. Pupils wishing to enter the 6th Form to study A-levels or BTECs should have a minimum of 7 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics, at levels 5 or above and at least three, usually in the subjects to be studied, at level 6 or above. Pupils with lower grades may still be offered a place in the 6th Form to study alternatives to A-levels dependent upon individual areas of expertise and aptitude.
60% practical portfolio project, 40% exam, particularly suiting pupils who prefer a more coursework based course.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,097 - £15,999 |
| Address | Wisbech Grammar School, Chapel Road, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1RH |
Art & Design A-Level is suited to those who have a genuine interest in the subject and want to develop their creativity in either Fine Art or Textiles. The course aims to discover and develop personal creative directions. To do this, pupils will be stretched to improve their practical skills in the use of a range of media and an interesting course structure helps to stretch creative minds for fresh ideas. As the creative industries move into first place to be the fastest growing economic sector in the UK, responsible for 5.6% of jobs, and worth £76.9bn to the UK economy, there has never been a better time to exploit your creativity!
Academic assessment will be based on GCSE predictions and results. Pupils wishing to enter the 6th Form to study A-levels or BTECs should have a minimum of 7 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics, at levels 5 or above and at least three, usually in the subjects to be studied, at level 6 or above. Pupils with lower grades may still be offered a place in the 6th Form to study alternatives to A-levels dependent upon individual areas of expertise and aptitude.
60% practical portfolio project, 40% exam, particularly suiting pupils who prefer a more coursework based course.