Course Overview
This course can either be studied at Wakefield College or Selby College.
This creative and exciting pathway is aimed at broadening and expanding your art and design skills to a very high standard in areas such as drawing, design generation, painting, 3-dimensional design, printmaking, ceramics, surface design and digital applications. Working within a creative studio environment and IT suites, you will develop your knowledge, self-confidence, communication, time-management and presentation skills, resulting in a professional portfolio and body of work.
Exploring the work and ideas of other artists and designers is key to underpinning all assignment work and supporting independent idea generation and development. The UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design include industrial links and live briefs to develop wider communication skills, teamwork, confidence, resilience and time management.
You will learn through a series of thought-provoking topics and themes, diverse assignments/live briefs and practical workshops, led by friendly, supportive and experienced staff.
Enrichment:
All students will have the opportunity to visit and explore local galleries and surrounding areas such as the Hepworth, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Leeds City Art Gallery, Sheffield Art Gallery and the Henry Moore Institute.
Past industry links include: The Orangery; Burberry; Cannon Hall Farm; The Art House; The Ridings; Wakefield Bid; Art Walk Wakefield; Yorkshire Sculpture International; Swithens Farm
What You Will Study
Examples of some of the modules you may study are:
- Creative Mark Making and Mixed Media Exploration
- Idea Generation
- Printmaking
- Exploratory Drawing Techniques
- Introduction to Painting Techniques
- 3-Dimensional Design
- Photography, Photoshop, and Stop Motion Techniques
On completion of the above course with relevant entry requirements, progression opportunities include Level 3 qualifications in: Art and Design; Photography; Fashion and Textiles; Graphic Design.
- How You Will Be Assessed
You will be continually assessed by your tutors throughout the academic year, and an external moderator will verify and confirm your final grades.
You will complete Units 1-7 which are graded at a Pass, and Unit 8 is graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction and will determine the overall grade for the course.
- Entry Requirements
3 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English and Maths and a satisfactory interview.
OR
Level 1 Art and Design at Merit Grade and Level 1 English and Maths and a satisfactory interview. - Further Study
On completion with the appropriate pass and English and Maths grades you can progress through the levels.
This study programme offers progression to a variety of art-related courses. Our own Foundation Diploma in Art & Design is a recommended progression route and the new HND Art and Design (Art Practice) or you may wish to apply to a university. During the course we will explain all the possible options and support you through the application process.
