13 Design A-level Programs

This is an exciting course which allows you to explore a vast range of design disciplines creatively. In the first instance, you will be introduced to the design process, and you will produce work through small exercises and design briefs.

3D Design Studies introduces you to a wide range of makers and designers.

A Level Art and Design specifications offer a range of titles and specialisms that: Enable students to develop a wide range of skills and techniques, together with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Art, Craft and Design. Embrace the current and emerging technologies including animation and games design, moving image and 3D digital design, as well as the traditional routes of art, craft and design such as drawing, painting and sculpture.

By studying A Level Design and Technology, you will learn core technical, design, and manufacturing principles and additional specialist knowledge in material science and applications, manufacturing techniques, CAD/CAM skills, and how new technologies influence design.

Our Art and Design A Level course offers students many opportunities to get involved in their area of interest.

Within Design Engineering, you will work with principles and concepts that will develop your skills as a budding engineer to progress to Higher Education or industry, ensuring that your learning direction supports progression beyond A-Level.

These specifications directly support progression to further and higher education and provide students with a rich platform to inspire a lifelong interest in art and design.

This course is designed for creative people with an artistic flair and a keen eye for detail. Art and design is a broad subject which incorporates lots of different styles and techniques. During the course you will have the opportunity to tailor your learning to suit your individual interests and future career goals. You will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of contextual and cultural art, and have the chance to build a collection of work for your portfolio to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and understanding of the subject.

This course is ideal for learners who have a specific interest in the opportunity to explore a range of exciting media and graphic communication areas of work such as: illustration, printmaking, typographical design, digital layout design, packaging visualisation, poster advertising, zines and a variety of mixed media applications. Learners will develop skills in the process of Graphic Communication creative thinking, personal investigation planning and progression and the use of specialist design software specific to the subject. There is, also, the opportunity for learners to engage with employability, Higher Education and cultural venues specific to the course.

This specification provides learners with opportunities to develop a broad foundation of critical, practical and theoretical skills at AS, which offers learners a holistic understanding of a range of practices and contexts in the visual arts, crafts and design fields, culminating in greater specialism and achievement at A-Level.

At this level, you will start gaining a more profound understanding of the processes and techniques involved in the production of art. You will want to develop your flair for creativity and we will want to help you channel it by exposing you to new ideas. We will be pushing you beyond your comfort zone so that you can realise your full potential.

An A level in Graphic Communication is an excellent complement for other art courses at A level. It is also an excellent basis on which to apply to study the subject further at art college or university as, along with the skills, it will provide you with the portfolio you will need for your application. It is also very useful if you wish to work or study in areas relating to design, fashion and architecture. The course will develop your skills in drawing and visualisation and these have value far beyond courses such as those mentioned already.

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your individual creativity through the application of technology and hand-made approaches.