Extended Diploma in Art and Design
Course Code: NFVAR01P
Course Level: Level 3
Study Mode: Full-Time
Course Type: Vocational Courses
Course overview
Providing a rich and immersive experience for aspiring artists and designers. This course aims to develop your creative skills through a diverse range of projects and workshops.
Students explore various mediums, techniques and concepts in art and design; from drawing and painting to digital media and sculpture, learners develop their creativity and technical skills under the guidance of experienced practitioners. With an emphasis on experimentation and personal expression, students are equipped to pursue further studies or enter the creative industries with confidence and a portfolio of work showcasing their talent and vision.
Realise your creative potential as you explore and develop your art and design skills through a range of specialist areas including Fine Art, Painting, Sculpture, 3D, Ceramics and Print.
We will help enhance your knowledge of art and design history and cover a range of specialisms which will enable you to build a comprehensive portfolio of artwork that will prepare you for your next steps in higher education or within the industry.
Throughout your first year you will learn how to develop a variety of techniques and skills, using a wide range of materials. You will generate and refine ideas and outcomes in response to project briefs and understand how to present ideas effectively to different audiences, creating your own visual language.
The course offers a variety of options taught by specialist staff including drawing, painting, mixed media, 3D design, ceramics, printmaking and contextual studies.
You will undertake a number of internal assessments throughout which will determine your final unit first year grade.
In year two, you will have the opportunity to focus your creativity, strengths, skills and knowledge into one of the course specialist areas, allowing you to really develop your knowledge of materials and techniques. You will have more independence in terms of writing your own briefs and choosing personal outcomes which will help as you begin to plan, produce and exhibit your work at the end of the course at the college exhibition.
You will also prepare a portfolio of your work which you can present during interviews for higher education or employment routes.
You will need a minimum of four GCSE's, grade 4-9 in subjects relevant to the course you’d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at grade 4 or above. Alternatively, you'll have a Level 2 Certificate with overall Merit in a relevant subject. If you do not hold an Art related GCSE, you will need to present a good portfolio.
If you do not have a minimum GCSE grade 4 for Maths / English, you would study these as a part of your tiemtabled study programme. These structured weekly sessions will help you to improve your skills in these vital subject/s. In addition, Maths & English development is integrated into practical course sessions and assignments.
You will be expected to bring relevant examples of your artwork to the application interview to help staff assess your suitability for art and design study.
This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18. If you are outside this age group, please contact Charlotte Robertson on 01782 254141 or email charlotte.robertson@nscg.ac.uk.
College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a household income under £26,000 can receive up to £20 per week financial support to help pay for travel and meals and meet the costs of essential trips, books, stationery and equipment. The payments will be subject to full attendance on your course. A range of other financial support is available, depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance
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