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This course has been designed to provide the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to a refined level of working within degree-level study in Art & Design, or into employment or Apprenticeship. It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in the visual arts to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and which provides a supportive transition from Further to Higher Education.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including an Art subject and English Language. You will need to show evidence of your creative work/ portfolio at interview.
On this course, you will study:• A range of projects that explore different aspects of Art and Design such as graphic design, fashion design, textiles, illustration, photography, fine art, 3D and animation• How to use a range of Art and Design materials and approaches effectively such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, digital media, photography, graphic layout, drawing, garment making and illustration• A specialist creative pathway in Year 2 that allows you to explore your chosen way of working in-depth• The course concludes with a Final Major Project in which you choose and investigate a creative topic that fits in with your skills and progression ambitions
The full time course is highly practical and lesson activities include time to develop your project work with guidance from tutors, alongside workshop sessions where new skills are delivered, along with critical discussion of students’ and artists’ work. On the course, teachers give comprehensive support and guidance with creating student portfolios and statements for application to Higher Education.This course has an excellent reputation with universities and many strong links have been formed with us, one of these includes our Thrive partnership with the University for the Creative Arts.
100% coursework.
Printing and Art Materials approx. £40 a term. Optional trips from £15 each.
Extended Diploma Art and Design works well for advancing to Art and Design courses in Higher Education and seeking creative employment or Apprenticeships. Typically, students go on to study subject areas such as illustration, fine art, graphic design, fashion design, textiles, 3D design, photography, textile design and animation.
