Art and Design

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Access to Higher Education

What's it all about?:
This course is designed to develop skills to prepare you for progression to higher level study at the university. It is aimed at adult learners who want a chance to retrain in art and design. It is a busy intense year that allows a full understanding of what is expected at university or art college.

Progression:
On successful completion of this course, you may progress to a degree or foundation degree in a art and design field.

Entry Requirements:
There are no specific entry requirements. However, you will be invited to attend an informal interview to assess your suitability for the course with a portfolio of art work.

Duration: One year Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

You will study a wide range of subjects including drawing, painting, mixed media, image manipulation, sculpture, fashion, art history and study skills.

When can I study?:
Three days per week

Are there any exams?:
The majority of the work is practical and College assessment takes place at the end of each unit. As the assessment is continuous it need not be daunting, but will be step by step. Staff are very supportive and a great deal of guidance is given to students.
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Start Date:
1 September 2010

End Date:
30 June 2011

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£470 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £117.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £117.50 per year

Material Fees:
£30

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
IAC

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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