Art and Design

Course Overview

Build it, spray it, stick it, sew it, paint it, print it, shape it, draw it, love it!

If you want an exciting career in Art and Design then heres the place to start. This course prepares students for a future in the creative industries offering a range of practical disciplines within art and design including Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design, Fine Art and 3D Crafts.

The course is delivered in two parts.

Part one allows for you to explore a range of art and design disciplines by experimenting with diverse techniques such as ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, digital work, photography, textile and fashion. From this you are able to identify where your skills, strengths and interests lie.

Part two encourages you to focus on one of the specialist pathways available. At this stage you will develop and enhance your creative range and practical knowledge in the area of your chosen discipline.

You will be challenged with a variety of exciting briefs which will encourage you to explore your creativity and develop your confidence in communicating ideas.

Work produced throughout the course will create a portfolio of exciting and stimulating original pieces, which can be used to secure entry to higher level courses. In addition to this, work will be exhibited through various mediums including gallery space, installations, digital portfolios and fashion shows.

Study units include:

Visual Communication in Art and Design
Visual Recording in Art and Design
Ideas and Concepts
Materials Techniques and Processes
Contextual Influences in Art and Design
Using Computers in Art and Design
Design Methods
Design Principles
Application, Exploration and Realisation in Art and Design
plus a range of specialist area units for each of the disciplines depending on the learners area of focus.

A personal tutor will support you throughout your studies and guide you through the course. Their aim is to ensure you enjoy your time with us and to assist your progression onto the next stage in your career.

Essential skills are embedded throughout the course to enable you to develop your communication, numeracy and ICT skills. Staff will be available to support you in these areas.

You have the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications through short courses that run throughout both years one and two, covering a range of subjects in Art and Design.

Do something creative with your life!

Duration:Two years | Qualification: BTEC Extended Diploma | Level: Level 3

Delivery

A team of specialist staff deliver units as themed assignments throughout the year. Practical demonstrations take place, along with discussions, group work, individual work, presentations and exhibitions.

The work is assessed against a range of criteria which looks at diversity of research, development of ideas, exploration of media and techniques, analysis and evaluation of outcomes, final outcome in both 2D and 3D forms.~

Continual assessment from the team occurs throughout the year, during and after every assignment, with verbal and written feedback provided.

Students will spend approximately eighteen hours a week on the course.

Requirements

Five GCSEs grades A-C including Maths, English, and preferably an Art and Design based subject. Equivalent vocational qualification at Level 2 will be accepted pending interview.

All students would be expected to attend an interview with a portfolio of art work.

Progression

Students are able to progress onto a number of Higher Education courses such as Degree, Foundation Degree, HND or Foundation Studies.

Additional Information

Various trips to galleries, museums and events will take place throughout the course. Where possible the college will subside the cost of these trips but students will also be required to make a contribution.

Equipment: Studio fees cover the following - small introductory art pack provided at the start of the course, specialist pack when student selects their pathway, upkeep of specialist equipment and contributes towards essential art and design resources. Students are expected to purchase their own sketchbooks and any additional equipment required for their studies.

Printing costs: Students can buy printing credits for PCs and MACs as and when needed during the year

Contact:

Susanne David