Art and Design

Course summary

The A Level Art and Design specification gives students a platform to develop their skills and abilities in a wide range of academic areas. There is still a heavy emphasis on practical, skills-based work. However, the new assessment criteria place increased importance on the need for rigorous critical and contextual understanding as evidenced in the analytical essay component of Unit 2. More so than at any time in the AS era, an A Level in Art is recognised as testifying to a student’s academic research prowess as well as identifying them as a skilful, creative individual.