Course Summary The course offers you the opportunity to explore a broad range of Art and Design projects, whereby you will encounter and respond to both visual and conceptual challenges. You will develop the necessary skills to progress onto a higher-level course and/or the creative industry. Although largely practical, you will be required to complete an academic unit alongside your creative project work, in both Year One and Two, which will be supported by presentations, discussions and group seminars. You will study a programme of Core Units before electing to specialise in your chosen creative area, which you will negotiate with your Personal Tutor, who will support and advise you. Core Units: - Drawing Development - Historical and Contextual Understanding - Materials, Techniques and Processes - Ideas and Concepts - Visual Communication - Art and Design Exploration - Art and Design Application - Art and Design Realisation The course has two pathways 1. Illustration/Fine Art 2. Graphics/Photography Study areas include: Fine Art, Painting and Drawing, Graphic Design, Illustration, 2D Surface Design, Fashion & Textiles, Ceramics, Media Studies, Printmaking, Photography, 3D Design & Craft, Product Design. Other Studies: Some students choose to take other units from other courses or study for additional qualifications. Year One Students are placed in the two pathways, but follow combined studies where core units are studies. The year concentrates on the generation of ideas in response to creative briefs, alongside the development of your practical skills, including: 2D and 3D processes. (During term three, choices are encouraged on UCAS applications). Year Two Pathway options are `firmed-up- and specialist projects set. The year focuses on your individual creative potential and chosen specialism, and culminates in a Final Major Project and exhibition. Term one concentrates on UCAS applications.
Name: BTEC 90 Credit Diploma Art & Design Qualification title: 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment The course is assessed by a variety of methods including: projects, assignments, presentations, case studies and course work; all of which are internally moderated, as well as being verified by an external examiner to maintain national quality and standards. All work is graded using a scale of Pass, Merit and Distinction. The course is unit based and presents continuous assessment opportunities, as opposed to a final examination; therefore, your progress can be accurately tracked and assessed throughout the entire programme, offering you the opportunity to improve your grades. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150518 10:34:08 Updated 20150518 10:34:08
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Title: 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) Qualification: 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing