NCFE Certificate in Creative Crafts (Level 2) (Painting and Drawing) (Photography)

NCFE Certificate in Creative Crafts (Level 2) (Painting and Drawing) (Photography)
This course is intended for students with a genuine interest in painting, drawing and photography. It will introduce you to new skills and techniques in preparation for an AS level in Fine Art, Textiles, Photography, Critical and Contextual Studies and Graphics. This practical skill base course will follow set assignments to enable you to research artists and photographers, annotate your own coursework and critically analyse the outcomes.

What does the course consist of?

• You will be set a series of practical assignments and explore different wet and dry medium, composition, camera functions, lighting, colour, surface and mark making.
• You will be introduced to a variety of artists, photographers and stylistic movements in order to make personal interpretations of themes in Art.
• You will build up a visual practical portfolio for assessment at the end of the course.
• Most of your work will be done on study sheets and in a diary sketchbook.

What else do I need to know?

• There will be a small charge for materials such as sketchbooks.
• You are encouraged to purchase basic drawing and painting materials, a digital camera, 1GB memory stick and photographic paper.
• Visits to local and national art galleries are encouraged for first hand experience.

This course is designed as part of foundation course, studied together with NCFE Creative Craft (Digital Imaging) (Time Based Studies), GCSE Maths, GCSE English with an additional GCSE or single BTEC alongside. Successfully completing this foundation together with teacher recommendation will enable you to progress on to AS Art courses, as outlined above.