Art and Design

Vocational qualification

In Rotherham

£ 200 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Rotherham

  • Duration

    2 Years

Within Art and Design students may select to be entered for Fine Art or continue to follow a broader Art, Crafts and Design course.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Rotherham (South Yorkshire)
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Moorgate Road, S60 2BE

Start date

On request

About this course

5 GCSEs at Grade A* - C in 4 different subjects including English or English Literature, C in Art or C in Graphics if choosing Graphic Communication.

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Course programme


Art and Design
Level 3
AS & A2
Duration 1-2 years
What will I study?
The department offers 2 main options:
1. Art and Design
Within Art and Design students may select to be entered for Fine Art or continue to follow a broader Art, Crafts and Design course.

Art, Craft and Design (unendorsed). You have the opportunity of producing a diverse range of final outcomes. Disciplines include: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, alternative media, fine art textiles, digital photography, advertising, illustration, packaging and typography.

Fine Art (endorsed). Drawing, printmaking, sculpture and alternative media.

2. Graphic Communication
Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of Adobe Photoshop, graphic image design, advertsing, packaging and typography.

Study visits
You will be encouraged to make individual study visits to galleries to enhance your understanding of practical work and aid your theoretical investigation. However, there are Department run trips to the Tate Gallery and City Gallery in Liverpool and Optional Trips to Amsterdam and London (Tate Modern, V&A and National Gallery).

Cost
Most trips will be available at the cost of a local bus fare, but some individual visits may cost £10-£15. There will also be a chance for you to take part in a field trip abroad, costing around £200.

Assessment
Work is assessed by a combination of exam and coursework portfolio.

Useful Supporting Courses
The course links very well with all other subjects. It offers students the chance to study from a wide variety of topics and provides an excellent grounding for careers in all aspects of Art & Design.

Art and Design

£ 200 + VAT