Course Summary
Perfect for young aspiring artists, designers, and photographers, this course is your gateway to a Level 3 qualification in Art& Design, Photography, Graphic Design, or Fashion! Unlock your creative potential and embark on a journey into the world of visual and creative arts!
Course Details
The course is broad and covers many of the specialist areas of the Art & Design Industry and gives you real life experience in the local art community through work experience. The range of project work will explore many aspects of the Art & Design world, for example, showing you the relevance for looking back historically at famous creative designers and how they worked, to looking forward at the job market and prospects for further training in your chosen subject, as well as experimenting and exploring ideas, techniques and processes such as:
* Painting
* Drawing
* Print making
* Textiles
* Sculpture
* Photography
You will work in professional studios and use the specialist equipment and facilities here at the college, receiving guidance from dedicated course directors and personalised tutorials to support your progress.
Expect to engage in independent projects, dedicating 10-12 hours per week to refining your skills in your own environment and work towards achieving your qualification.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The work on the course is project/assignment based and assessment is continuous throughout the course. The units in the first two terms are assessed at Pass grade only. The final unit is awarded a grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction. This unit is achieved through a personal proposal and exhibition and decides the overall grade for the qualification.
Entry requirements
You will need:
* 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or higher, including English, maths and a relevant creative-based subject
Or
* A relevant Level 1 qualification at Merit or Distinction standard studied at CWA or another further education provider
* English and maths GCSEs at grade 3 or higher
You will be invited to an informal interview to help ensure the course is right for you. You will need to bring a portfolio of your creative work for the course team to look at. This is to showcase your creative flair, visual research, ideas and technical skills and can consist of a range of work from different medias such as drawing, painting, photography or 3D design.
Additional information
https://www.cwa.ac.uk/school-leavers
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