Full Time Art Basic Skills

Art Basic Skills
Course code
NA-ART-F

day(s)
Monday - Friday

mode of attendance
Full Time

duration
1 Year

subject statement
Art is forever changing. It has the ability to comment on politics, culture, beliefs and allows people to express their ideas, thoughts and emotions. This can be done by painting, drawing or sculpture.

course aims
This course introduces students to a broad range of practical skills in Fine Art and Design. The course aims to develop and build creative thinking and students will begin the process of portfolio building in preparation for further study in art and design.

course content
The course assumes that you have a keen interest in, but little practical experience of, Art and Design and so covers the basic techniques and skills that you wish to learn. At first you will encounter fairly basic work. As the year progresses, the work will become more challenging and varied and will lead to national qualifications.
Subjects include:
· Basic Art and Design Techniques
· Drawing Skills
· Painting Skills
· Fine Art Processes
· Design Processes
· Working With Colour
· Basic 3-Dimensional Work
· Photography
. Core Skills
· Communication

teaching & assessment methods
Teaching by demonstration followed by hands on practical work, assignments, one-to-one teaching, continuous assessment and short external assessment.

progression route
Successful students may progress to Advanced Skills Course in Art, Design adn Digital Media or may seek employment.

career opportunities
Career opportunities exist in the field of Art and Desing or in freelance practice,