To all the Art Students getting their A-level results today
Congratulations! The arts are a complicated and time-consuming process that really does take a lot out of you. Time and effort, trial and error, and the despair of having to scrap a project at the last minute to start over because things just aren’t working out. The joy of finally completing a project. Whether it was Fine Art, Graphics, Photography, or Textiles. No matter the grade, you should be proud of all the work you put into your course.
If you didn’t get the grades you wanted, it’s okay to be upset. Cry. Punch a wall. Ignore your phone buzzing. Take the time you need to recover and plan the next steps. If you did get the grades you wanted, well done and i’m proud of you! I was never a A grade student. My health made me drop out of 2 a-levels, and i barely scrapped a B and C in the others. I had to put in the work to make up for my A-level grades, and eventually get into a Foundation Art and Design course. I’m now going to UAL (University of the Arts London) having passed my foundation course. I wasn’t able to take the “easier” route into Uni, but i made it.
My other friends opted not to go to uni and instead take a gap year, or try to start up their own business. Others went on to do apprenticeships and become assistants to other artists. You have so many different options other than Uni to choose from, but if Uni is where you truly want to be, keep trying. It’s never too late for you.
Make a plan, stick to it, and work hard until you get to where you want to be. You are the future of this art industry. You can do it. <3 If any art students want to talk to me about anything on their mind, my asks are open for you all and i’ll try to help in any way i can ^_^ Have a great day! #also nando’s is giving free chicken and Misguided has a 50% off offer for students who got their results today!!
