Art and Design Level 1Diploma

Art and Design Level 1Diploma
Course Overview
The Art & Design Level 1 Diploma is designed to encourage you to develop your personal and artistic skills. On this course you will study the Art & Design Level 1 Diploma plus functional skills in Communication and Numeracy(at an approptriate level).
Start Date
Duration
Venue

06 September 2010
1 year
Ormskirk Campus

Who The Course is for
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in any aspect of Art & Design.
Course Content
Students will study 6 modules over the course of the year, these modules will introduce you to a number of specialist areas within Art & Design. These areas may include:
- Drawing and painting
- Graphics
- Multi-media
- Photography
- 3D Design
- Textiles and fashion
During the latter part of the course you will be able to specialise in one of your favourite subject areas.
Educational visits (for example to gallaries and exhibitions) are an additional part of this course.
A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for Art & Design courses.

Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
All units are assessed graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
Qualifications Gained
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Art & Design
Functional Skills
Tutorial and Enrichment Studies
Progression Opportunities
This course will enable you to progress to higher level programmes such as the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design.
Career Opportunities
Students may gain employment in the art and design industry.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course.
*exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.
There is a studio fee of £75 per year levied with this course, payable within the first term. The fee includes travel to three educational visits to galleries, plus the use of a wide variety of specialist art consumables.