What You Will Study
Unit 1 - Diagnostic Investigation into Creative Practice
Through studio and workshop projects you will undertake a diagnostic
investigation into visual language and creative practices. This exploratory
investigation will allow you to become familiar with and experiment within a
wide range of art, design, craft and media (creative disciplines) as part of
your journey to, or reinforcement of, specialism in Unit 2 or Unit 3. You
will learn how to research and develop your ideas and how to evaluate and
reflect on your progress at relevant stages through reflective learning journals
and online blogs.
Unit 2 - Developing Specialist Practice
The Foundation Diploma in Art & Design course is designed to help you identify and specialise within your chosen area of study, ultimately establishing a high-quality portfolio to prepare you for interview to enter Higher Education and subsequent employment. You will define your creative ambitions by encouraging a holistic approach to a range of activities, which will support, contextualise and position your creative endeavour within your chosen specialist practice.
Unit 3 - Consolidating Practice
The focus of the final unit is on further development of your individuality and independence as you propose and realise your final major project integrating planning, research, ideas, methods, evaluation and reflection. Your project is displayed in the annual Art & Design exhibition - open to the public, family and friends.
- How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment is continuous with final grading being subject to external moderation. Students will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction, awarded for their knowledge and understanding, personal development and manipulation and translation.
- Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths.
AND
An A Level or Level 3 qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject.
PLUS a portfolio of work.
- Further Study
This course will allow you to progress on to our HNC/HND in Art & Design (Fine Art) at Wakefield College or other degree courses in Art and Design at both local and national universities and other Higher Education institutions.
Should you wish to apply, please note that most Universities will expect GCSE’s in Maths and/or English depending on your chosen subject.
