An access course is designed to enable people aged 19+ to gain a qualification which is accepted by universities as an alternative to A' Levels. It is delivered over one year as opposed to the two years required for A 'Levels. It is therefore ideal for anyone who left school without formal qualifications, or for people who wish to change career. The Access Art & Design prepares students to progress on to a wide range of undergraduate and higher diploma courses in the creative arts. It is a practical, studio-based course with academic elements to extend students creative skills and build critical understanding. Art School page on Access to Art and Design. The course is primarily project-based and covers the basic principles of art, design and media. You will engage with the contemporary and historical practice of visual art in both studio as well as academic work. You will expand your creative and technical skills by investigating the fundamental principles at the heart of all art and design practice. This includes drawing, painting, 3D, printmaking, collage, design process, photography and digital manipulation. As the course progresses, students will work within their chosen area of specialism - fine art, 3d design, spatial design, graphics/illustration or textiles and fashion. You will be extending your research skills and take an individual approach to interpreting project briefs. By developing analytical skills and the ability to work independently, a personalised art and design portfolio is generated for university application. During the final part of the course you will be working on a final project and participating in an end of year exhibition. Study skills units are included to equip students with the academic abilities necessary for higher education. Regular tutorials and assessment provide the opportunity to gain feedback on progression of work. Students are also given support and guidance with
Name: Art & Design Access to HE OCNLR Level 3 Diploma Qualification title: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Art and Design Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment The Art & Design Access is a Level 3, unit-based course. Coursework is continuously assessed through presentations, practical project and written work. To achieve the diploma students need to gain a minimum of 60 credits across a range of module titles - Mandatory, Art and Design, Study Skills and Contextual Studies and these are accumulated as the year progresses. 45 out of the total 60 credits achieved are graded -'pass', 'merit' or 'distinction.' The portfolio of the year's work is externally moderated in order to complete the diploma. Awarding Open College Network London Region Created 20150617 11:24:05 Updated 20150617 11:24:05
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Richmond Adult Community College
Further Education
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020 8891 5907
http://www.racc.ac.uk
Parkshot Town: Richmond County:Surrey
Title: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Art and Design Qualification: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Art and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing