UAL Introductory Award in Art, Design and Media: Site Joseph Wright Centre

BTEC

In Derby

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Derby

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course Summary:
This programme is designed to prepare you for future study in art and design. It offers a broad-based curriculum where you can explore your creativity within a supportive environment. You will experience a wide range of art and design subjects while achieving a recognised qualification which paves the way to a potential future in the creative industries.
As well as improving your practical skills, you will develop your skills in English and maths, which will support your main programme of study, enhance your life skills and help with your future career progression.
Entry requirements
You need to be under 19, have limited achievement at GCSE (grades E-G) and a sound interest in art and design. All applicants will be interviewed, will undertake an initial assessment of English and maths, and will be encouraged to present examples of current work.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Derby (Derbyshire)
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Cathedral Road, DE1 3PA

Start date

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Subjects

  • Art
  • Art design
  • Maths
  • English
  • Production
  • Media
  • Design
  • Industry
  • Web

Course programme

Course Content: Compulsory units include: painting drawing mixed media design crafts fine art surface relief a personal project in 2 or 3 dimensions You will also study Functional Skills in English and Maths at the appropriate level. This will support your main programme of study, enhance your life skills and help with your future career progression. How will I be assessed? Continuous assessment of project work will take place throughout the year, through observation of practical work and the development of a portfolio of art work. Functional English and Maths will be assessed through a controlled final exam. Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required? You will be required to purchase a basic art and design toolkit costing approximately £25 based on a list provided at enrolment (concessions available subject to status). You will also need a journal or notebook at all times throughout the course. What can I do after this course? Further study The key purpose of this course is to develop your skills and confidence further and to enable you to progress to the next level of study: an Intermediate Diploma in Art and Design or an Intermediate Diploma in Media. It will help you build a portfolio of successful work ready for interview. Careers This course paves the way to a future career in the creative industries. It represents a first step towards a junior position in art-based industries or – with additional qualifications – more senior roles as a creative professional.

UAL Introductory Award in Art, Design and Media: Site Joseph Wright Centre

Price on request