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Part Time Art, Design and Interactive Media : Intermediate (Incorporating First Diploma and WBAC)
Vocational qualification
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Methodology
Inhouse
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
- Art
- IT
- Art design
- Media
- Part Time
- Design
Course programme
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
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Part Time Art, Design and Interactive Media : Intermediate (Incorporating First Diploma and WBAC)