Art and Design
Vocational qualification
In Armagh
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Armagh (Northern Ireland)
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Start date
Different dates available
This course will give opportunities to study Fine Art and Photography. Art and Design is an essential requirement if you hope to follow careers in fields such as Fine Art, Photo-journalism, Photography, Product Design, Fashion Design, Fine Craft Design, Art Therapy or Art Restoration. It is also useful as one of the entry qualifications for other careers such as Architecture or Teaching. This course is suitable for GCSE Art is preferred but is not essential. It is useful to have your own digital camera.
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About this course
Entry requirements are four GCSE passes at Grade C or above or equivalent.
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Subjects
- Teaching
- Design
- Restoration
- Camera
- Creative techniques
- Design techniques
- Photoshop
- Graphics
- Adobe
- Art design
- Art
- Photo Journalism
- Art Photography
- Product Design
Course programme
ART AND DESIGN
Who is this course for?
GCSE Art is preferred but is not essential. It is useful to have your own digital camera.
How long is this course for?
'AS' Level - 1 year, 5 hours per week
'A' Level - 2 years, 5 hours per week
What will I study?
'AS' Level comprises two units:
- Art and Design Coursework
- Art and Design Externally Set Project
'A' Level requires two more units to be studied to a higher level in the second year:
- Art and Design Coursework (practical work and personal study)
- Art and Design externally set assignment
How will I be assessed?
'AS' Level - 1 assessed unit and 1 practical examination.
'A' Level - 1 further assessed unit and 1 further practical examination. All work is internally marked and then assessed by an external examiner.
What can I do after the course?
This course will give opportunities to study Fine Art and Photography. Art and Design is an essential requirement if you hope to follow careers in fields such as Fine Art, Photo-journalism, Photography, Product Design, Fashion Design, Fine Craft Design, Art Therapy or Art Restoration. It is also useful as one of the entry qualifications for other careers such as Architecture or Teaching.
How do I apply?
Complete an application form (available from each campus or in the Admissions section) and return it to Armagh Campus.
Art and Design