Entry Requirements
GCSE Grade 4 in English with an average points score of 3.5 or above.
Assessment Method
This course is assessed by coursework.
About this course
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at students who:
Are interested in a career in the Creative Arts or related areas
Wish to study a wide range of Art specialisms, e.g. painting, drawing, life drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, graphic design and textiles
Wish to take a course where they are assessed entirely by coursework
Wish to progress on to an Art based subject at university Students could gain entry onto a ABC Foundation Course in Art and Design, which leads on to degree courses in the visual arts and applied design subjects
What will you learn?
Visual Recording in Art and Design Materials
Techniques and Processes in Art and Design
Ideas and Concepts Communication Through Art and Design Contextual
Influences in Art and Design
Optional Units:
Developing and Realising Fine Art Ideas
Printmaking
Painting in Fine Art
Presenting Fine Art
Work Application, Exploration and Realisation in Art and Design
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 Director
Web Designer
Sculpture
Potter
Art Direction
Jewellery Design
Ceramic Design
Architecture
Fine Art
Art History
Media
Commercial Art
Printmaking
Fashion