This is a fantastic course if you want to progress on to art and design-based courses at university. It also opens up a whole range of career opportunities, such as working as a designer either for agencies or as a freelancer, or working in publishing, advertising, architecture, galleries, museums, art education and art therapy.

You’ll learn about the whole creative design process, developing practical skills in drawing, artwork, typography, layout, illustration, printmaking and digital manipulation, as well as exploring a broad range of materials and techniques.

Coursework (60%) and end of year exam projects (40%).

Students accepted onto AS courses would normally have a full GCSE in Art & Design at Grade C or above. It may be possible to start AS without a GCSE in Art by submission of a portfolio at interview.

As well as providing industry-standard facilities, we organise regular study trips to galleries and you will be involved in workshops, exhibitions and various design briefs.