Full Time Access to HE: Diploma in Art and Design

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Attendance up to 4 days per week between Monday-Friday: 10.00am - 3.00pm
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 540 hours per year
TOTAL FEE To be advised
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE To be advised
ADDITIONAL COSTS Approximately 250
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Open College Network London Region (OCNLR)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All applicants should have had a substantial break from continuous education. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate Level 2 skills in Literacy and Level 1 skills in Numeracy through initial assessment exercises. Applicants will also be requested to provide a portfolio of work that will demonstrate potential to benefit from this course.

PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Access students will meet many other students with similar interests which helps to create a strong identity and a supportive environment.

The teaching methods reflect the artistic nature of the course and are mainly workshop based. However, in Contextual Art history and Communication classes, students work in a more formal classroom setting. Students will participate in seminars, presentations, discussions, group work, practicals, experimentation, research and finally to final show at the end of the year. Throughout the year, students learning experience will be complemented by a range of external visits and through valuable contributions from visiting speakers who are prominent in their field.

Students progress and development will be supported by a personal tutor providing guidance with their individual study requirements and help with applications for Degree courses.

Students work will be continuously assessed through a variety of methods, which include; writing essays, giving oral presentations, and conducting independent research and the design and installation of two shows during the year.

All students will study units in Communications, and Management of Learning. Students will also study units in Fine Art, 3 Dimensional Studies, and Contextual Art History. Also subject to demand and time tabling, there may be opportunities to include elements of Life Drawing, Digital Media, Fashion and Fabrics, Interior Design, and Photography.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Previous students have progressed to Degree courses in a variety of HE institutions: Ravensbourne, Camberwell, Wimbledon, Goldsmiths. However, the majority choose to remain at Croydon Higher Education College to continue with their Art studies.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Continuous assessment plus end of year show
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Museums, gallery visits and an in-house project with Tate Modern