What You Will Study
The course will focus on four main areas of specialisation: photography, graphic design, film and television and fine art. You will undertake general art and design project work and sample all pathways, working to your existing strengths but, at the same time, developing many new skills and competencies.
Building on previous knowledge and skills in art and design, the course is structured to provide opportunities across a broad academic and vocational base, progressively deepening students’ knowledge. We also offer different pathways in; Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Design and Film and Television.
Based on the current specification from the awarding body, students will undertake two units to complete the first year of the programme. These are currently planned as*:
A1: Concept & Development
A2: Creative Practice
The second year of the course will then follow on with a further two units. These are currently planned as*:
Unit B1: Personal Professional Development
Unit B2: Professional Project
Assessments for the course may take a variety of forms, from practical tasks, group work and presentations to formal, written assignments and reports.
Academic and practical skills developed through the course focus on workplace and transferable skills to equip students for progression into employment, developed alongside academic skills such as research, problem analysis and critical thinking to support progression to higher level study. You will develop the ability to work independently and on your own initiative.
You will develop career-ready employment skills which will include:
- Technical and practical confidence in the use of a wide range of professional-level equipment management of the digital workflow (ideas-artwork-production-reproduction)
- The ability to manage time effectively and to plan to meet your client’s expectations
- Awareness of budgets, production costs and charging for time
- The ability to communicate your ideas to others and present compelling concepts appropriately
- The capacity to work safely and responsibly throughout the creative process when dealing with clients and other stakeholders
- Attendance Expectations
This full-time programme is run over one year with daytime sessions blocked over two days.
- Entry Requirements
HNC Graphic Design, Photography, Film & Television & Fine Art
The following are also required:
- A Grade 4 or above in GCSE English
- Two satisfactory references
A Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths is also desirable.
Applications from mature students with relevant professional/life experience are welcome. You might be required to provide further evidence to decide on your suitability for the course and an admissions test may be used in certain circumstances.
- Fee Information
£7,400
