Student Story: Painting and Printmaking
Going on a course can be a fun and informative experience. It also has the potential to have a hugely positive effect on your life and change it forever. Kati Aitken tells us about her course experience… Name: Kati Aitken Course: Diploma in Painting and Printmaking Institution: The Heatherley School of Fine Art ‘After working for some time as a chemist, I needed a change to something where I could express myself more, and considered studying painting as it was always my favourite subject at school. I did a search on the internet for fine art...

A whole new level
From maths to media , sport to sociology - AS and A level qualifications come in a wide range of subjects and are a popular choice for many students on completing their GCSEs. They are usually classroom based and take one to two years to complete full time, but there are also options to take A levels and AS levels part time.   For those unfamiliar with the terms, AS stands for Advanced Subsidiary and A stands for Advanced. You can take AS levels on their own or as the first part of an A level. A levels are longer and go into more depth than AS levels. They are both...