Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 1<br />
ART, DESIGN & CREATIVE MEDIA<br />
DIPLOMA IN ART,<br />
DESIGN & MEDIA<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
DIPLOMA IN ART<br />
& DESIGN (FINE ART)<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
90 CREDIT/EXTENDED<br />
DIPLOMA<br />
IN ART & DESIGN<br />
(FINE ART)<br />
E<br />
This creative course combines art, design<br />
and media. You will get to explore different<br />
mediums including traditional drawing,<br />
painting and modelling and create digital<br />
artwork using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe<br />
Illustrator and interactive media software.<br />
You will also produce video projects and<br />
photographic work.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Introduction to Materials, Processes &<br />
Skills in Art, Design & Media<br />
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Introduction to Contextual Research in<br />
Art, Design & Media<br />
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Introduction to Communication Skills in<br />
Art & Design<br />
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Solving 2D Creative Problems<br />
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Solving 3D Creative Problems<br />
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Solving Time-Based Creative Problems<br />
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Art, Design & Media Project<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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Minimum Entry 3 English & Maths<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design<br />
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Level 2 Creative Digital Media<br />
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Employment in the creative industries<br />
E<br />
This course is about creativity, and is for you<br />
if you’re interested in ‘traditional’ art and<br />
design.<br />
On the course you will be introduced to a<br />
wide range of creative activities including:<br />
drawing; painting; collage; and sculpture<br />
work, building towards a final major project<br />
where students work on a self-devised piece.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Introduction to Materials, Processes &<br />
Technical Skills in Art & Design<br />
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Introduction to Contextual Research in<br />
Art & Design<br />
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Introduction to Drawing Skills<br />
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Introduction to Communication Skills in<br />
Art & Design<br />
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Solving 2D Creative Problems<br />
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Solving 3D Creative Problems<br />
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Solving Time -Based Creative Problems<br />
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Developing & Producing a Personal Project<br />
in Art Design<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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2—4 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English),<br />
or equivalent<br />
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Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design & Media<br />
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Present portfolio of work<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma in<br />
Art & Design (Fine Art)<br />
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Apply for a foundation degree in Art,<br />
Design or Media<br />
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Employment in the creative industries<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />
E<br />
On this course you will develop your<br />
understanding of art, craft and design<br />
media methods and techniques. You will<br />
be introduced to the skills and knowledge<br />
needed to work in the industry with realistic<br />
assignment briefs.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Visual Recording in Art & Design<br />
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Materials, Techniques, and Processes<br />
in Art & Design<br />
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Ideas and Concepts in Art & Design<br />
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Communication Through Art & Design<br />
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Contextual Influences in Art & Design<br />
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Application, Exploration & Realisation<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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4 GCSEs grade A* — C, or equivalent<br />
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Present a portfolio of artwork<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Progress onto year 2 for the Extended<br />
Diploma<br />
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Apply for university<br />
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Employment in the design industry<br />
72<br />
ART, DESIGN &<br />
CREATIVE MEDIA<br />
ACTON | EALING | HAMMERSMITH | SOUTHALL
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