Full time

2 years

Entry Requirements

Students should possess one of the following: An A level pass in an Art related subject with 4xGCSE passes, including English Language, at Grade C or above, OR BTEC National Diploma in an Art & Design area; OR AVCE in Art & Design; OR relevant industrial experience with evidence of recent Art & Design work. All prospective students will be interviewed and they must provide a portfolio of recent work to assess their ability to benefit from the course. 

Course Aims

To provide a broad based design education which will enable the student to develop skills and expertise in his/her chosen area of study and which will provide a sound basis for the students future studies and career development. 

Content Details

Optional Specialisms within 2D Art/Design, 3D Art/Design and Communication Design with a core of Visual and Contextual Studies including Photography, History of Design, European Language and Life Drawing.
2D Specialisms:
* Textiles/Fashion
* Fine Art Painting/Print Making
* Surface Treatments

3D Specialisms:
* Ceramics
* Sculpture & Construction

Communication Design:
* Advertising
* Graphic Design
* Illustration

Assessment

Assessment will be continuous. Examinations will take place at the end of each semester and there will be a final show at the end of Year 2. 

Progression

Students who have graduated over the past 3 years who progressed to Year 2 of BA (Hons) courses in Visual Communication, Photography, Fashion, Design and Combined Studies in Art & Design, full-time employment in Graphic Design, Advertising, Interior Design, and TV effects, technical posts in education as well as setting up self employment initiatives. 

There may be a residential trip to a European City. 

Contact name

MR Gerard Gibson  

E-mail Address

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