Bradford College

Course Overview

This course, equivalent to four GCSEs at A*-C, introduces you to the stimulating employment area of Art and Design. You will learn by completing interesting projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. You will sample a range of areas such as: Fine Art, Graphic Design, 3D Design, Photography, Ceramics, Fashion and Interactive Media and develop a greater understanding of the materials and techniques you use.

Course Structure

The course is made up of Mandatory and Specialist Units.

You will experience both practical and taught sessions.
 

Throughout the course, you will use drawing, painting, sculpture and visual language to communicate your ideas effectively.

Entry Requirements

You should have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C or above including English Language (Grade B in English and Grade C in Mathematics is advisable for Level 3 courses for progression to Higher Education and employment).

You will be interviewed and will need to bring your portfolio/folder of art, media or design related work, which should include examples of drawing from real life.

The Art and Design industry expects you to be creative and enthusiastic. To succeed, you should be aware of current trends in Art and Design.

 

How Will I Learn?

• You will:
• Work in an Art School environment
• Use specialist workshop facilities
• Have practical demonstrations and discussions
• Research, analyse and learn from looking at the work of artists and designers
• Use drawing, painting, sculpture and visual language to communicate these ideas effectively.

Skills You Will Develop

How to:

• Work creatively in different mediums eg paint, print, textile processes and photography
• Make 3D objects eg sculptures, ceramics, packaging etc
• Translate verbal or written instructions to action
• Work in a group

Benefits

You will:

• Exhibit your work
• Go on trips and visits to local galleries and exhibitions
• Have talks from visiting lecturers
• Use different workshops for ceramics, screen printing etc
• Use a photographic darkroom
• Take part in competitions
• Have access to excellent Learning Support provision for all areas of student life

Expect Also To

• Write notes explaining your own work and the work of other artists, designers and craftspeople
• Need to use maths appropriate to Art and Design eg scale, measuring etc
• Need to read textbooks, handouts, worksheets and journals
• Write essays, reports and projects
• Write descriptions of practical work

How You Will Be Assessed

• Continuous reviews of work
• Assignment and project work
• Practicals
• Portfolio
• Unit assessments which are assessed through the work you produce in answer to project briefs and assignments set by the awarding body or by the tutors.

Things You May Need

• A termly fee for art materials
• Purchase of sketch books, special papers, photocopy cards etc
• Studio Levy
• Basic equipment eg: pencil, ruler, rubber, scissors, glue stick etc