Full Time ABC Diploma in Foundation Studies - Art, Design and Media Arts

ABC Diploma in Foundation Studies - Art, Design and Media Arts
Course Length: 1 Year
Site: West Durrington Campus
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FFDFDY

The Course
The new Foundation Studies course is a contemporary, creative, innovative and challenging preparatory course designed to provide a stimulating experience in Art, Design and Media. Students are encouraged to discover and develop their creative strengths. All of the staff team are practising artists and designers.

Course Content
Exploratory Stage 1 (Level 3):
We begin by investigating the creative thought process. Students are encouraged to apply emerging ideas to a wide variety of new materials, methods and media, to take risks and to experiment. Students rotate through workshops in Fine Art, Photography, Film, Animation and Sound, Visual Communication (Graphic Design and Illustration), Fashion/Textile Design and 3D Design. This is supported by a programme of critical studies with students participating in a series of creative investigative workshops and study skills seminars. There are trips and off site activities.

Pathway Stage 2 (Level 3 and 4):
Stage 2 builds on studentss techniques and skills and integrate these through further exploration and problem solving activities related to areas of interest and potential progression. You will be encouraged to explore a range of methods and materials and will elect to specialise as appropriate. All students will attend both individual and group tutorials that will promote discussion and debate with respect to their emerging practice. You will also produce a specialist area essay that reflects and supports your main studio discipline and supports your preparation for HE study. UCAS applications are finalised. Students are actively encouraged to engage in professional practice.

Confirmatory Stage 3 (Level 4):
By this final stage you will have initiated your own Final Major Project within your specialist area, supported by individual and group tutorials.

Progression/Career Path
With guidance and advice from the course team, you will be able to prepare for a wide range of visual arts and media courses in Higher Education locally (at Northbrook) and nationally.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications Required
Normally a minimum of one A Level pass grade A-E, supported by a minimum of four GCSEs at grade A*-C, or equivalent vocational qualification (eg ND Art and Design). Qualifications should include an Art, Design or Media subject (including Film Studies and Photography).

Experience Required
No experience is required.

Additional Entry Criteria
Qualifications may be waived for mature applicants with evidence of creative artwork.

Portfolio
Your portfolio should contain examples of work that demonstrate your interests and ability to communicate your ideas using a range of materials. Observational drawing or relevant media and creative work linked to GCSE, AS, A2 or other vocational experience and personal work should be included.

Interview
Yes

Assessment/Exams
Continuous assessment occurs during the programme with three main assessmentpoints and regular feedback throughout each stage to aid in the successful completion of the course. All students are expected to achieve Level 3 and many will achieve at Level 4.

Applications
Complete the application form obtainable from the College and send it to:

Admissions Office
Northbrook College
Freepost 975
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU

Further Details
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