Art & Design Access to HE OCNLR Level 3 Diploma

You will expand your creative and technical skills by investigating the fundamental principles at the heart of all art and design practice. This includes drawing, painting, 3D, printmaking, collage, design process, photography and digital manipulation. As the course progresses, students will work within their chosen area of specialism - fine art, 3d design, spatial design, graphics/illustration or textiles and fashion. You will be extending your research skills and take an individual approach to interpreting project briefs. By developing analytical skills and the ability to work independently, a personalised art and design portfolio is generated for university application. During the final part of the course you will be working on a final project and participating in an end of year exhibition.

Study skills units are included to equip students with the academic abilities necessary for higher education. Regular tutorials and assessment provide the opportunity to gain feedback on progression of work. Students are also given support and guidance with their applications to higher education.

Recent students have progressed to study specialisms including fine art, product design, architecture, automotive design, interior design, textiles, graphics, illustration and animation.