If you’re creative, want to improve your artistic practice and enhance your technique in different artistic forms, this course is for you. This is a very hands on practical course where you will learn essential 2D and 3D skills in Art and Design. You will also be expected to complete your own research into artists and artwork analysis in your sketchbooks throughout your two years. You’ll receive a 6-week induction programme at the beginning of the AS year before moving on to develop your 2D skills in both Fine Art, such as painting and drawing, as well as illustration and Graphics. You will be taught 3D skills and work on a sculptural head project also in your first year. In the A2 year the focus shifts to developing a personal practical portfolio of work along with a written related study, where you will study and analyse the work of other artist or designers. A Level Art and Design is taught at Nottingham College’s designated Art and Design campus within a former lace mill at 25 Stoney Street. We have a large open plan studio/ teaching area to work in where the majority of teaching and studio practice takes place. In addition, we have projects that are taught in the separate ceramics studio. A fully equipped print room is also used for screen printing and all relief types of print making. Further 3D specialist workshops are also housed in the building. An Art materials shop is housed on the ground floor of the building. Both tutors are practising artists and have links to industry. We have links with artist studio groups and galleries. We encourage students to exhibit their work in exhibitions or competitions that are relevant, such as The Young Creatives Awards. We aim to visit London Art Galleries for study and inspiration at least once a year. In the past these have been Victoria and Albert Museum and Tate Modern, Tate Britain and the Royal Academy, London. We also encourage you to visit Nottingham art galleries such as Nottingham Contemporary. You will study this course alongside 2 or 3 other A Levels and you will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online. Depending on your chosen career path Art can be accompanied by a range of A Level subjects. For a career in Architecture we recommend you choose maths and a science subject alongside Art. English and Photography are good choices if considering an artistic path and for careers in art therapy psychology can be an excellent choice. You can speak with our tutors or our careers team for any advice once you’ve applied.
To study 3 A Levels you’ll need at least 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above. To study 4 A Levels you’ll need at least 6 GCSE’s at grades 9-7 including GCSE English and Maths at grade 7 or above. One of your GCSEs must be a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Art and Design or GCSE Textiles. If you have not previously studied Art and Design or Textiles you will need to show us a portfolio of your relevant work. 5 or more GCSE grades 9-4 (including English Language and Maths)
Coursework accounts for 60% of the A level mark. An externally set exam paper from OCR makes up the further 40% of the Art and Design A level award.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Adams Building, Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG |
If you’re creative, want to improve your artistic practice and enhance your technique in different artistic forms, this course is for you. This is a very hands on practical course where you will learn essential 2D and 3D skills in Art and Design. You will also be expected to complete your own research into artists and artwork analysis in your sketchbooks throughout your two years. You’ll receive a 6-week induction programme at the beginning of the AS year before moving on to develop your 2D skills in both Fine Art, such as painting and drawing, as well as illustration and Graphics. You will be taught 3D skills and work on a sculptural head project also in your first year. In the A2 year the focus shifts to developing a personal practical portfolio of work along with a written related study, where you will study and analyse the work of other artist or designers. A Level Art and Design is taught at Nottingham College’s designated Art and Design campus within a former lace mill at 25 Stoney Street. We have a large open plan studio/ teaching area to work in where the majority of teaching and studio practice takes place. In addition, we have projects that are taught in the separate ceramics studio. A fully equipped print room is also used for screen printing and all relief types of print making. Further 3D specialist workshops are also housed in the building. An Art materials shop is housed on the ground floor of the building. Both tutors are practising artists and have links to industry. We have links with artist studio groups and galleries. We encourage students to exhibit their work in exhibitions or competitions that are relevant, such as The Young Creatives Awards. We aim to visit London Art Galleries for study and inspiration at least once a year. In the past these have been Victoria and Albert Museum and Tate Modern, Tate Britain and the Royal Academy, London. We also encourage you to visit Nottingham art galleries such as Nottingham Contemporary. You will study this course alongside 2 or 3 other A Levels and you will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online. Depending on your chosen career path Art can be accompanied by a range of A Level subjects. For a career in Architecture we recommend you choose maths and a science subject alongside Art. English and Photography are good choices if considering an artistic path and for careers in art therapy psychology can be an excellent choice. You can speak with our tutors or our careers team for any advice once you’ve applied.
To study 3 A Levels you’ll need at least 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above. To study 4 A Levels you’ll need at least 6 GCSE’s at grades 9-7 including GCSE English and Maths at grade 7 or above. One of your GCSEs must be a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Art and Design or GCSE Textiles. If you have not previously studied Art and Design or Textiles you will need to show us a portfolio of your relevant work. 5 or more GCSE grades 9-4 (including English Language and Maths)
Coursework accounts for 60% of the A level mark. An externally set exam paper from OCR makes up the further 40% of the Art and Design A level award.