Course Overview
Please note: you will make your selection of three A Levels once you have progressed into the application process.
This course will be ideal for you if you are interested in a career in the Arts, Painting, Architecture, Printmaking, or Surface Pattern, and learners usually progress onto a Foundation course (pre degree), or degree, if required after A levels.
Students have also combined Photography, Film Studies, Media Studies, Textiles or Graphics, and progressed into Animation, Photography, and Fashion.
This is a two-year practical course with written elements. You learn by completing fortnightly skills, in year one, that develop into larger bodies of independent work.
Topics may include:
- Painting & drawing
- Collage
- Printmaking
- Mixed media.
Assessment Methods
This course is assessed by a range of assignments and assessments. These are set and marked internally by Strode staff and then validated by an external moderator.
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you could continue to study on a Fine Art degree or Art Foundation course (pre degree). Some students have also taken up an apprenticeship in the creative industries.
Entry Requirements
You need five GCSEs in the 9 to 4 range, including maths, English and an Art subject at grade 4.
Entry is subject to a successful interview with a portfolio of work.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
