A-Level Art - 3D Design

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What is A-Level Art-3D Design? The Advanced Level 3D Design course enables students to explore a wide range of materials and processes to create 3 dimensional outcomes. These can be decorative or functional pieces and students are encouraged to experiment and problem solve. Starting points include nature, architectural and man-made structures and may also include shape, form, surface and texture. Students are encouraged to become fully involved in the design process and to be open minded to manipulating new materials. All practical work is underpinned by critical and contextual studies and students are asked to research, record and annotate from a wide range of sources. Students will work in a wide variety of materials including paper, card, wood, metal, glass, plaster, clay and wire. Final outcomes may be architectural, lighting, body adornment, sculpture, furniture, set design, product design and 3D design. What will the course prepare me for? Students who study this course go on to further study and careers in architecture, interior/spatial design, 3 dimensional design, product design, exhibition design, design for television, stage and film, jewellery making, model making, environmental design, sculpture, furniture design, transport design, ceramics and glass.

Course information

Name: A-Level Art - 3D Design Qualification title: GCE A Level in Art and Design Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment At Advanced Level you will be introduced to a variety of experiences that employ a range of traditional and new media processes and techniques appropriate to your level of study. Component 1: Personal Investigation (60%) A practical investigation, supported by written material, into an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome or related outomces. Component 2: Externally set assignment (40%) A choice of eight questions to be used as starting points with one being selected.Supported by preparatory work presented in sketch books, journals, models, mounted sheets along with 15 hours of examination time. What support will I receive? A range of supportive measures are designed for you to succeed. Lesson structure places great emphasis on teaching and learning and within Art and Design a oneto-one approach is very much in evidence. Lessons are only one aspect of course delivery. Individual tutorials enable students to discuss their progress in more detail. Homework provides the opportunity for a weekly assessment and feedback on progress, whilst unit feedback is more detailed. Opportunities exist for students to work in the studios over lunch, break times and after college. Tutors offer support in suggesting suitable gallery visits and sources of information for research purposes. Technical support is available in terms of support staff who will assist in workshop procedures. Tutors are open and friendly and lessons are lively and engaging. We have received the highest praise for student support in inspections of the department. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150126 14:13:06 Updated 20160329 10:19:08

Entry requirements

All art subjects are housed in the two-storey Centre for Art and Design offering superbly equipped studios and the latest technology. Computer facilities are available in separate suites. All computers are equipped with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere. There is a dark room, kiln room, dye room, sewing room, and workshop. Equipment required All art subjects are housed in the two-storey Centre for Art and Design offering superbly equipped studios and the latest technology. Computer facilities are available in separate suites. All computers are equipped with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere. There is a dark room, kiln room, dye room, sewing room, and workshop.

Provider

CARMEL COLLEGE
info@carmel.ac.uk
01744 452200
http://www.carmel.ac.uk

Address

Prescot Road Town: ST. HELENS County:Merseyside

Learning aims

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