Art and Design (Fine Art)
Monday, 23 May 2011 12:34
Introduction
The course will help students develop imagination, creativity, observation and understanding of the visual world, as well as organisational, analytical and motivational skills. Through a variety of different projects and artistic media students can explore their own work and style.
The course is taught through a series of workshops as well as gallery visits and trips including the major London galleries and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Further Details
Observational Drawing is a fundamental part of all work. At AS, students are encouraged to work in a range of mixed media. At A2, more specialist areas such as Textiles, 3D Craft, Graphics etc. can be developed. The written content of the course includes annotated sketchbooks and critical analysis of artists’ work.
Progression Options
A one year Art Foundation course (pre-degree) is always recommended for students progressing to an Art or Design based degree course (further information available on page 112). Architecture degree courses expect a portfolio and an AS in Art and Design as a minimum.
Design and Technology: Product Design
Monday, 23 May 2011 14:11
Introduction
Product Design seeks to develop students’ knowledge, understanding, skills and application for designing products. Product Design encompasses a wide range of design disciplines but is firmly rooted in the skills required to design and make high quality products. The course includes some aspects of designing, planning, construction and evaluation. This course provides opportunities for communication and developing an understanding of industrial and commercial practice.
Further Details
At AS and A2 this course is delivered in partner institutions. Students’ timetables allow for this delivery off the college site.
Progression Options
In general Qualification gained Assessment Entry requirements Duration Costs Additional information Progression Product Design seeks to develop students’ knowledge, understanding, skills and application for designing products. Product Design encompasses a wide range of design disciplines but is firmly rooted in the skills required to design and make high quality products.
The course includes some aspects of designing, planning, construction and evaluation. This course provides opportunities for communication and developing an understanding of industrial and commercial practice. AS/A Level (Level III) The course is taught and assessed in units and includes significant elements of coursework. College entry requirements plus GCSE Grade B in Design Technology, preferably Resistant Materials. 1 year to AS level and an additional year to A level. Students will be expected to purchase materials used in their coursework.
There may be small additional costs related to optional visits. At AS and A2 this course is delivered in partner institutions. Students’ timetables allow for this delivery off the college site. Students who are successful at AS level may wish to complete an additional year to achieve the A level qualification, from which higher study perhaps at degree level in this or a related area is a possibility. As part of a wider programme the course provides an excellent basis for progression to any career or university course. There is a wide range of Design and Technology related degrees on offer at many Universities.
Design and Technology will support a career in a wide range of areas, including consumer product design, engineering product design, marketing, industrial design, production engineering, project planning and advertising.