Full Time EDEXCEL (BTEC) National Diploma in Fine Art

EDEXCEL (BTEC) National Diploma in Fine Art

Course Details

CORE Drawing development Historical and contextual understanding Materials, techniques and processes Visual Communication Ideas and concepts SPECIALIST UNITS Fine art principles Presenting fine art work Computers in Art and Design Multi Disciplinary Painting Printmaking Sculpture Exploring Ceramic Techniques Students will have an opportunity to take additional AS/A2 Level qualifications in related Art and Design subject areas. It is envisaged that students will engage with ?real? projects as the course progresses which will sometimes involve work out of College with other organisations. The course is structured around 18 modules which are taught and experienced through project based work. Increasingly students are encouraged to initiate their own work programmes as the course progresses into the second year where programmes of study will have a very individual flavour. The majority of the course is studio and workshop based and supported by Theoretical and Contextual studies in Art History. Visits to galleries and a three day residential visit to London are planned in this programme.

Qualifications required:
3 GCSEs (grades A-C) or First Diploma in Art and Design qualification plus a portfolio of Art and Design work. Mature students with an interest in Fine Art but no formal qualifications are also welcome to apply.

Course length:
2 years

Venue:
The College's Park Street Centre

Start Date:
September

Course hours:
21-24 hours

Additional info:
Additional materials can be bought at the School of Art and Design shop. Advice will be given at interview.

Progression:
Further study at Degree level in painting, printmaking, sculpture, illustration, mixed media, ceramic sculpture and other contemporary fine art media. For leavers successfully completing a Further Education Art and Design course progression through to our own range of Higher National Diploma, Higher National Certificate and Foundation Degree programmes is guaranteed.

Session times:
9am-4pm

Days running:
Monday-Friday