Pearson btec level 4 hnc diploma in 3d design

Course Content:
This is a unitized course which is structured around a series of projects; these are intended to guide you through from the initial stages of research to realising your ideas through a variety of 3D practices.

In the first year you will follow a prepared programme of study with emphasis on material exploration, development of ideas in both 2D and 3D, contextual study and research development.

In the second year you will work more independently and explore your personal and practical development further. You will become more self-determining and will be supported through a tutorial system; culminating in a final self led project and professional exhibition.

Alongside your practical 3D Design classes you will experiment with a range of traditional and non-traditional materials and processes including digital image processing, drawing, printing, visual communication and ideas generation techniques, both traditional and web-based.

The emphasis will be on research, study skills and on you acquiring source material and knowledge. You will develop your knowledge of visual language through the critical analysis and evaluation of the work of contemporary and historic artists, craft workers and designers. Through this contextual aspect of the course in the second year you will present your contextual research and write a critical essay based around the territory of your current practice.

Your projects will also have a professional context, and will allow you to present and promote a portfolio of work to professional standards
Assessment Methods:
Assessment is via portfolio, written work, supporting sketchbooks, 3D maquettes and finished pieces. You will receive regular feedback from your tutor and will be required to evaluate you own work and that of others in context.