National Diploma in Art & Design
Vocational qualification
In Barrow-In-Furness
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Vocational qualification
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Barrow-in-furness
On completion of the course: You will receive an OCR Level 2 National Certificate in Art & Design. This is the same size and level as 4 GCSEs A*-C. You will be taught for 11 hours per week and must complete 6 units. Successful completion of the course will prepare you for either the world of work, or continuing your education. About the course. The OCR Level 2 National Certificate in Art.
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National Diploma in Art & Design
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About the Course
On completion of the course:
You will receive an OCR Level 2 National Certificate in Art & Design. This is the same size and level as 4 GCSEs A*-C. You will be taught for 11 hours per week and must complete 6 units. Successful completion of the course will prepare you for either the world of work, or continuing your education.
About the Course
The OCR Level 2 National Certificate in Art & Design is intended to help you to develop your practical skills, understanding and confidence, so that you are well placed to gain employment in a creative commercial environment, or to study art and design at an advanced level. The course will assess your ability to carry out a range of tasks and has been designed to recognise achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.
The college will seek to organise a period of regular and appropriate work experience for you as an integral and important part of the course.
In the introductory stage of the course you will be helped to develop your knowledge of a range of traditional art and design media and techniques, which will allow your tutors to assess your strengths and abilities. There will be opportunities for you to learn about and specialise in disciplines such as photo imaging, computer art, graphic design, illustration, printed textiles, embroidery, fashion design, painting, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture.
Where you demonstrate a particular talent or interest, then the flexibility of the course allows you to focus on this as you work through a number of broad projects. For each project you will be expected to undertake visual research, develop a range of ideas, and produce and display the appropriate outcomes to the best of your ability. Through these projects you will be shown how to apply correct and safe working practices. This will be vital and beneficial to you, both during the course and in the workplace.
The course is made up of six linked units. All these units are centre-assessed and externally moderated by an OCR Visiting Moderator. They are all graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction, as is the overall final award.
The five compulsory units are:
· Planning and researching for art and design briefs.
· Exploring media, materials and techniques.
· Realising art and design ideas.
· Presenting and displaying work.
· Work experience in the art and design industry.
The last unit is a choice from:
· Exploring photography
· Exploring fashion and textiles
· Exploring graphic design
· Exploring fine art
National Diploma in Art & Design