--- title: "Art and Design" url: "https://www.st-wilfrids.org/courses/a-level-or-btec/art-and-design" school: "St. Wilfrid's R.C. College, South Shields" --- # Art and Design A-Level # Art and Design Every good company realises that creativity and good design are important factors in generating new business. Alongside developing your creativity and learning to express yourself visually, Art & Design can open the door to exciting career opportunities. ![Art and Design A-Level](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/images/sixthcourses/1.png) ## Year 12 Students study one component that allows them to investigate a range of methods, exploring a variety of media to produce a coursework portfolio that reflects their own interests. They also investigate a range of artists that have influenced and inspired their work. This year gives them a great opportunity to experiment thoroughly with media and ideas. ## Year 13 Students will develop their interests further as part of a specialist project that reflects their own interests, supported by a personal, written and illustrated study of about 3,000 words. They will also complete an externally set assignment. ## Assessment Components ### Component 1 Time limit No time limit Marks 96 (60%) ### Component 2 Structure Preparatory period + supervised time Supervised time 15 hours Marks 96 (40%) Assessment blends sustained coursework development with an externally set assignment, rewarding experimentation, research, reflection and final outcomes. ## Opportunities On completing this course, students may choose to follow an Arts Foundation course before entering university or they may go straight into an arts-based degree. The subject provides a great basis for those aiming to join the world of advertising, graphic design, illustration, typography, painting, sculpture, textiles, fashion design or photography. ## Entrance Requirements Essential Portfolio of drawings if not completed GCSE Art Desirable Grade 5 in Art. [← Back to Courses ](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/sixth-form/6thformcourses) 🖨 Print as PDF # Art and Design (A-Level) Every good company realises that creativity and good design are important factors in generating new business. Alongside developing your creativity and learning to express yourself visually, Art & Design can open the door to exciting career opportunities. ## Year 12 Students study one component that allows them to investigate a range of methods, exploring a variety of media to produce a coursework portfolio that reflects their own interests. They also investigate a range of artists that have influenced and inspired their work. This year gives them a great opportunity to experiment thoroughly with media and ideas. ## Year 13 Students develop their interests further as part of a specialist project supported by a personal, written and illustrated study of about 3,000 words. They also complete an externally set assignment. ## Assessment Components **Component 1:** 96 marks (60%). No time limit. **Component 2:** 96 marks (40%). Preparatory period plus 15 hours supervised time. Assessment blends coursework development with an externally set assignment, rewarding experimentation, research, reflection and final outcomes. ## Opportunities Students may follow an Arts Foundation course before entering university or progress straight into an arts-based degree. Career paths include advertising, graphic design, illustration, typography, painting, sculpture, textiles, fashion design and photography. ## Entrance Requirements **Essential:** Portfolio of drawings if no GCSE Art qualification. **Desirable:** Grade 5 in Art. ### Sixth Form - [Sixth Form](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/sixth-form) - [Pastoral Care](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/sixth-form/Pastoral-Care) - [Curriculum](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/sixth-form/Curriculum) - [Apply Now](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/sixth-form/apply-now) - [Courses](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/sixth-form/6thformcourses) ![St. Wilfrid's R.C. College, South Shields](https://files.schudio.com/st-wilfrid-s-rc-college-south-shields/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02(2).png) ### St. Wilfrid's R.C. College, South Shields Temple Park Road South Shields Tyne & Wear NE34 0QA 0191 456 9121 ### Useful Links - [Term Dates](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/term-dates) - [Policies](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/policies) - [SEND Information](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/send) - [Sixth Form](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/sixth-form) - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stwilfridsrccollege) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Wilfrid's R.C. College, South Shields School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.st-wilfrids.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)