Full Time Guide 2019_20_ALL_WEB 2

CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES.
Courses
ART & DESIGN,
MEDIA AND
GAMES DESIGN.
Creative Industries
Art & Design
Level 2
Art & Design
Level 3
Foundation Studies in
Art & Design
EMPLOYMENT
EDGE.
It’s a mix of the highest
standards of education
and the real world skills
employers look for.
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You'll train in some of the
best facilities in the UK.
You'll study courses that
are endorsed by employers
ensuring they're up to date
and industry relevant.
You'll receive expert careers
advice from our independent,
award-winning team.
You'll test your skills
in competitions set
by employers.
Our partnerships with top
creative employers means
you’ll study and network
with professionals at some
of the best venues in the
North East:
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
Some GCSE grades at D/3 or
above, preferably including English
and maths.
What will I learn?
Do you fancy yourself as the next
Tracey Emin, Mike Mignola, Banksy
or even a tattoo artist?
Whatever your artistic taste,
this course will help you develop
the skills you need to be
successful. Taught by professional
subject specialists, you’ll gain a
range of drawing, painting and
design skills and complete a variety
of practical projects, including a
self-directed project.
Confidence, motivation and
vocational skills will be developed
throughout, to give you that edge
to help you progress to our Level 3
courses or to get a job.
Duration
2 years
Entry requirements
Four GCSE grades at C/4 or above,
or a Level 2 qualification at merit
or above, preferably in appropriate
subject areas. Level 2 English/
literacy is essential. Level 2 maths/
numeracy is desirable. Students
without these will be encouraged to
study them alongside this course.
What will I learn?
This course covers painting,
sculpture, textiles, fine art,
photography, multimedia, graphic
design and illustration, helping you
to develop your skills across a broad
range of techniques.
You’ll choose one to specialise in
for your final major project. The
course is industry focused, so you’ll
complete work experience and
commercial briefs with our creative
business partners and have the
opportunity to have your work
exhibited.
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
Four GCSE grades at grade C/4 or
above, preferably including English
and maths or equivalent.
A relevant qualification at Level 2 or
appropriate experience would also
be helpful.
What will I learn?
This course is the first step if you
want to go to university or want a
career in art and design. It has been
designed to equip you with the skills
you need to compete in today’s
thriving creative industries.
You'll explore a range of art
and design disciplines including
printmaking, digital media and life
drawing. You'll write and deliver your
own project brief, build a portfolio
of work and take part in a final year
exhibition.
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You'll undertake relevant work
experience which could lead
to an apprenticeship or a job.
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94%
of Creative Industry
students have gone
into work or
higher level training.
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You'll be mentored by
some of the region's most
successful business people.
You'll learn in fantastic
facilities including a 200-seat
performance theatre,
music rehearsal and
recording studios
and specialist art and
design studios.
NORTHERN
STAGE
SEE FOR
YOURSELF.
Go online to watch films on
each subject and to find out more:
www.gateshead.ac.uk
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