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Full Time Art, Design and Technology - Advanced : Direct Entry (Incorporating National Certificate)
Vocational qualification
In Llanelli ()
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Duration
1 Year
This is an exciting new combination of courses aimed at creating a one year full-time vocational route leading directly to Higher Education or employment. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the diagnostic National Certificate in Art & Design Course, exploring a range of areas from:- Fashion, Textiles, Graphics, Illustration, Digital photography, Interior Design, Product.
About this course
Recommended entry requirement is one of the following: Relevant 'AS' / 'A2' achievements. Transfer from another accredited vocational course at level 3 e.g. Diploma Design etc, having successfully completed year 1. Home schooled or mature students may gain entry through the submission of a relevant portfolio of Art & Design work.
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Course programme
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Course Content
This is an exciting new combination of courses aimed at creating a one year full-time vocational route leading directly to Higher Education or employment. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the diagnostic National Certificate in Art & Design Course, exploring a range of areas from:- Fashion, Textiles, Graphics, Illustration, Digital photography, Interior Design, Product Design, Painting, Sculpture, Multimedia, Professional Practice and Contextual Studies prior to specialising in either Fine Art or one of the Design disciplines through specialist routes.
Course Features
This combination of courses is equivalent to 2 traditional academic 'A' levels and 1 'AS'. i.e. The National Certificate in Art DESIGN is equivalent to 2 'A' levels, and the Specialist Certificates are each equivalent to a further 'AS' level. This qualification is supported by Key Skills in Communication and improving own learning and performance. .
Current attainment levels of top grades well above the National Comparators.
All students who applied to for a Degree/Higher National Diploma study were placed first or second choice.
Opportunity to participate in an exhibition of own work, which is open to the public.
The opportunity to experience a wide range of traditional and contemporary art, design and digital skills including video and photography.
The opportunity to participate in study / work experience.
Career Prospects and Progression
The career prospects for artists and designers are excellent and include the following:- Architecture, Art therapy, Illustration, Photography, Painting, Packaging, Animation, Multimedia, Fashion Design/Buyer, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Printed/Knitted/Woven Textiles, Surface Pattern, Costume Design, Jewellery, Sculpture, Ceramics, Stained Glass, 3D Design, Interior Design, Theatre Set Design, Product/Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Transport Design, Painting, Conservation, and Teaching.
Modules
Core Units :- Drawing Development, Historical and Contextual Understanding, Materials, Techniques and Processes, Ideas and Concepts, Visual Communication, Art & Design Exploration, Art & Design Application, Specialist:- Professional Practice. Additional Units / Certificate in specialist area of own choice:- i.e. Graphic Design, Photography, Fashion Design, Textile Design, 3D Design, Multimedia, Fine Art, Design / Crafts.
Method of Assessment
Continuous assessment culminating in a self-initiated Final Major Project in the Specialist area of your choice.
Course Length
Full-time mode : 1 year. Part-time mode depends on the number of modules studied each year.
Time of Delivery
Daytime
Campus
Graig Campus
Bilingual Provision
Students can receive course materials in Welsh
Entry Requirements
Recommended entry requirement is one of the following: Relevant 'AS' / 'A2' achievements. Transfer from another accredited vocational course at level 3 e.g. Diploma Design etc, having successfully completed year 1. Home schooled or mature students may gain entry through the submission of a relevant portfolio of Art & Design work.
Full-time or Part-time
Full Time and Part Time
Full Time Art, Design and Technology - Advanced : Direct Entry (Incorporating National Certificate)