Arts Stream
Sri Gnanawasa Maha Vidyalaya exclusively offers the G.C.E. Advanced Level Arts Stream (කලා අංශය) for Grades 12 and 13. Commenced in 1997, our specialized Arts faculty prepares students for state university admission in Law, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mass Media, and Public Administration with proven results, supported by General English and GIT smart classroom facilities.
Stream Subjects
Offered subject categories for G.C.E. Advanced Level students
Official G.C.E. Advanced Level Arts elective subject choices conducted by experienced senior graduate teachers.
Sinhala
Advanced classical and modern Sinhala literature, grammar, literary criticism, prosody, and poetry appreciation.
Buddhist Civilization
Exploration of Buddhist philosophy, ethical thought, monastic history, Asian Buddhist culture, and Sri Lankan heritage.
Political Science
Comparative study of political systems, constitutional law, international relations, democracy, and public policy.
Geography
Physical geography, geomorphology, climate change, socio-economic spatial analysis, and practical cartography.
Communication & Media Studies
Mass communication principles, broadcast journalism, radio and TV production, print journalism, and media ethics.
Compulsory supportive competencies designed to enhance global employability and digital literacy.
General English
Applied English language proficiency, comprehension, practical communication, and academic essay composition.
General Information Technology (GIT)
Computer hardware, networking fundamentals, office automation, web tools, and digital problem solving.
Subject Selection Guidelines (G.C.E. Advanced Level)
Students enrolling in the Arts stream must select 3 subjects in accordance with the regulations specified by the Ministry of Education and the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka. Subject combinations should adhere to university admission prerequisites for desired degree programs.
Arts Past Papers
Revision resources & model examination papers
A/L Arts - Sinhala Language & Literature (Model Paper)
2.4 MB • PDF DocumentA/L Arts - Political Science Term Paper
2.1 MB • PDF DocumentA/L Arts - Buddhist Civilization Evaluation
1.9 MB • PDF DocumentA/L Arts - Geography Field & Theory Paper
3.2 MB • PDF DocumentA/L Arts - Communication & Media Studies
2.0 MB • PDF DocumentA/L - General English National Model Test
1.7 MB • PDF DocumentA/L - General Information Technology (GIT) Practice Paper
2.3 MB • PDF DocumentHigher Education Pathways
Graduates of the Arts stream qualify for leading state and private universities across various disciplines:
- Faculty of Arts & Humanities (BA)
- Faculty of Law (LL.B)
- Mass Media & Communication Studies
- Teaching & National Colleges of Education
- Public Administration & Social Sciences