Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Art and Design

The course is a great opportunity to gain an understanding of historical and contemporary artists and designers, and how to research information to support this. You’ll develop core skills such as written communication, organisation, personal progression, and time management

All students will continue weekly studies of English and Maths (Functional Skills or GCSE) as part of the Programme of Study, at a relevant level.

Modules covered:

• Organisation – develop skills to manage time, plan for deadlines and be prepared for college life.
• Mood boards and print making – Work toward a theme to develop skills in mood board creation. Transfer research and design ideas into prints
• Personal Progression – gain an understanding of your future progression with a focus on your skills and how these will help you develop a future career plan
• Creating an Art image – learn 2D art skills using different media alongside studying historical and contemporary artists to produce your own art interpretation.
• Using cameras – understand how to use professional photography equipment, including cameras, lighting, effects and digital editing to produce a photographic image
• Designing a product – learn the design process from inspiration into design and manufacture to create your own individual product.
• Planning and marketing an exhibition – understand the process of producing an Art exhibition to display your work in a professional setting

Facilities:

All students studying our Creative subjects have access to:

• Large spacious classrooms
• Fine art facilities including use of the studios where you can work on sculpting, print-making, casting, batik and many more.
• Access to the Adobe Suite programmes within dedicated state-of-the-art digital media facilities with Macs and also full, free access from home.
• A wide range of professional grade Photography facilities, including lighting rig, studio lights and dark room traditional printing facilities, including access to a broad range of film and digital cameras
• Dedicated Exhibition spaces
• Heat press, sewing machines, screen printing, print making
• Library of art and design books, magazines and online resources
• FabLab – industry-based design and maker facility with state-of-the-art equipment
• All subject-based resources provided