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Full Time Design and Interactive Media : Intermediate (Incorporating First Diploma and WBAC)

Vocational qualification

In Llanelli ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Duration

    1 Year

The course provides a broad range of related art experiences. Students will receive the opportunity to acquire a grounding in the general principles and skills which underpin art, design and craft. The course has a practical focus and students will experiment and develop their skills in:- Painting: Drawing: Print making: Graphics: Digital photography: 2D and 3D Design: Textiles:

About this course

Recommended entry requirement is one of the following: Minimum of 2 x GCSE?s at grade ?D? or above. Level 1 vocational qualification in Art and Design. Double Award Applied GCSE Art and Design or Media. Home schooled or mature students may gain entry through a personal portfolio of Art and Design work.

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Subjects

  • Design

Course programme

Awarding Body

EDEXCEL

Course Content

The course provides a broad range of related art experiences. Students will receive the opportunity to acquire a grounding in the general principles and skills which underpin art, design and craft. The course has a practical focus and students will experiment and develop their skills in:- Painting : Drawing : Print making : Graphics : Digital photography : 2D and 3D Design : Textiles : Sculpture : Time-based Media

Course Features

First Diploma in Art and Design is equivalent to 4 GCSE's at grades 'A', to 'C'. This course also offers the Welsh Baccalaureate at Intermediate Level and is supported by the full range of Key Skills.

Current attainment levels of top grades well above the National Comparator.

Progression onto the National Diploma assured upon successful completion of the First Diploma.

Opportunity to participate in an exhibition of own work, which is open to the public.

The opportunity to experience a wide range of art, design and digital skills including video and photography.
Career Prospects and Progression

Successful completion of the Course will enable students to progress to higher level courses such as the National Diploma. Art & Design and can provide skills which can lead to training in a wide variety of occupations including Illustration, Computer based design, Photography, Packaging, Animation, Multimedia, Fashion Graphics, Textiles, Surface Pattern, Jewellery, Sculpture, Ceramics, Stained Glass, 3D Design, Interior Design, Set Design, Product Design, Painting, Conservation, Teaching.

Modules

First Diploma Art & Design Units:- 2D & 3D Visual communication. Contextual References in Art & Design. Explore and Develop Art & Design Ideas. Produce an Art & Design Outcome. Working with Textile Briefs. Working with Graphic Design Briefs. Working with 3D Design Crafts Briefs. Award Interactive use of Media. Working to Interactive Media Briefs. Video Production.

Method of Assessment

Continuous assessment culminating in a Final Major Project.

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 and submit assignments in Welsh

Entry Requirements

Recommended entry requirement is one of the following: Minimum of 2 x GCSE?s at grade ?D? or above. Level 1 vocational qualification in Art and Design. Double Award Applied GCSE Art and Design or Media. Home schooled or mature students may gain entry through a personal portfolio of Art and Design work.

Full-time or Part-time

Full Time and Part Time

Full Time Design and Interactive Media : Intermediate (Incorporating First Diploma and WBAC)

Price on request