ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is ideal for learners progressing from a Creative Arts subject a Level Three who wish to progress into a career in the Creative Arts industry or to gain a stepping stone to university. This course is a one-year subject and will allow students to explore a range of areas. They are then able to choose a subject specialism through exploratory, pathway and confirmatory options.
COURSE AREA LEAD
Emma Lattimore
WHO IS THIS AIMED AT?
This course is aimed at students who:
Wish to progress into a career in the Creative Arts industry
Wish to gain a stepping stone to university
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Core units:
The Exploratory Stage - this offers students the opportunity to experience a wide range of studio activities spanning two and three dimensional subject disciplines.
The Pathway Stage - this offers the opportunity for students to discover their own strengths within a specific subject area.
The Confirmatory Stage - at this stage of the course students negotiate individual programmes of work with a focus on specific subject areas. The term ends with a final assessment exhibition.
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU DEVELOP?
Creative thinking
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Presentation skills
Decision making
Team work
Digital design: Photoshop & Illustrator
Pattern cutting
PROGRESSION ROUTES
Art Direction
Sculpture
Jewellery Design
Ceramic Design
Architecture
Fine Art
Art History
Media
Commercial Art
Printmaking
Fashion