This course takes place over 1 year after which you may progress to year 2 and achieve an extended Diploma. You will have plenty of time during the course to experiment with and learn about a variety of Art and Design Materials, Techniques and Processes. You will learn about the work of other Artists and creative practitioners, through research projects. You will use the skills you have learnt to complete your own Art projects and develop your skills and portfolio into your area of interest within Art and Design. You will have the opportunity to visit current exhibitions, take part in workshops and work experience relevant to the creative industries. You will take part in an end of year exhibition.

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  • What you will study

    Skills Development, you will explore key fundamentals of art and design practice, learning how skills are integrated and connect to generate developed outcomes. You will work in a variety of media including Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, 3D, and Digital mediums. You will be encouraged to widely explore and innovate with any number of unusual and unexpected material choices. Creative Project, you will apply the skills you have been developing throughout the programme to a creative project that demonstrates your ability to self-direct a response to a brief, from inception to communication of outcomes.

  • Entry Requirements

    4 GCSEs - grades A*-C / 9 - 4 including English Language, Art and maths Selection is by interview and appraisal of your portfolio of art and design work If you haven't already been interviewed, please bring an art portfolio to enrolment

  • Assessment

    Assessment will take place in various ways - Informing ideas Skills for informing development of ideas and outcomes as they evolve and progress.

    • Problem solving Skills for problem solving throughout development by engaging with the brief and its requirements.

    • Technical skill Technical skills that exploit the potential of media, materials, techniques and processes. Professional practice Skills for applying professionalism to development through practice, project management and working safely

    • Communication Skills For communicating the meaning, purpose and function of work, including research, development, outcomes and presentation
  • Moving Forward

    An opportunity to progress to year two the BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice

  • Duration

    1 Year

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