WVR School Leavers' Prospectus 2021-2022

Level 1 Creative & Performing Arts
A one-year course introducing you to a broad range of Art & Design
and Performing Arts modules such as drawing, painting, printmaking,
textiles, photography, vocal skills, and dance styles.
Level 2 Art & Design
A one-year course covering a variety of artistic materials, techniques
and processes, allowing you to develop a broad skill set. These
include: drawing, painting, graphics, photography, and digital
manipulation.
Level 3 Art & Design
A two-year course strengthening your creative thinking and design
skills through the use of a wide variety of materials, processes
and techniques. These include: painting, textiles, printmaking,
graphics, photography, and time-based media.
Level 3 Art & Design Foundation Diploma
A one-year course which can be taken following the completion
of the Level 3 Art & Design course. You will fine tune your
skills in processes such as: drawing, painting, printmaking,
photography, graphics, and time-based media.
Direct entry onto Level 3 Art & Design Foundation Diploma
requires successful completion of a level 3 or A-Level course.
Careers not Courses
Animator
Architect
Art Gallery Curator
Art Teacher
Fashion Designer
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Interior Designer
Jeweller
Product Designer
Professional Artist
Working in this creative and exciting industry
could open up a world of opportunity and allow
you to follow your passion for art. Whether you
want to go into architecture, fashion design
or teaching, there are a huge variety of career
paths available to you.
Did you know?
• The creative industry is one of the top
performing industries in the UK, contributing
£111 billion per year to the economy and
employing over 3 million people
• The UK is a global centre for architectural
education, training architects that design iconic
buildings across the globe
• The British Museum and the Tate Modern are two
of the top 10 most visited museums in the world.
VOCATIONAL COURSES - ART & DESIGN
Progression opportunities
Following the completion of your Level 3 course, you will have
the opportunity to progress onto our HNC & HND in Applied
Arts, or our HNC & HND in Fine Art.
If you wish to progress onto university, as many of our
Art & Design students do, our knowledgeable tutors will
support you every step of the way. They can provide expert
guidance for completing UCAS applications and preparing
your portfolio for university interviews, as well as invaluable
advice about the specialisms and courses available at a
wide variety of universities.
Source: thecreativeindustries.co.uk
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