Key Stage 4 Course Information Visual Arts & Design
Post 16 Course Information Visual Arts & Design
What Will I Study ?
If you join us at age 14 you will learn and develop your knowledge of the basics of drawing , painting , sculpture , photography , animation , fashion , illustration and textiles . As you develop through the course you also have the opportunity to choose a specialism . Once you finish your studies you will achieve a BTEC Tech Award in Art and Design Practice , equivalent to GCSE 9-4 .
How Do I Apply ?
These are the questions you need to answer when you apply online :
a ) What art and design techniques , equipment and IT have you used in your previous work ? Why have you chosen these ?
b ) What motivates you to being creative and working hard ?
c ) Tell us about yourself and your experiences in visual art and design .
d ) Choose a piece of work by an artist or designer and describe what you think is effective about it .
What Will I Study ?
You will develop your techniques in drawing and life drawing , painting , sculpture , printmaking , illustration , web design , textiles , photography , live art , graphics , fashion , film making and many more areas of art . You will achieve a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice : Art , Design and Communication , equivalent to 3 A Levels .
Route One : Visual Arts & Design
Explores a variety of technical skills within : Fine art ( sculpture , painting & drawing ), photography / film , print , graphics and illustration .
Route Two : Fashion , Styling & Textiles
Explores a variety of technical skills with a fashion focus from : Textiles , pattern cutting , machining , print , photography , styling , fashion illustration , editorial and graphic design .
How Do I Apply ?
These are the questions you need to answer when you apply online :
a ) What art and design techniques , equipment and IT have you used in your previous work ? Why have you chosen these ?
b ) Tell us about yourself and your art and design experiences .
c ) Which artists , crafts , people or designers have you been inspired by ? How have you used them in your creativity ?
d ) Choose a piece of work by an artist or designer and describe what you think is effective about it .
you may also like : Production Arts p20 ( post 16 only ) / Interactive Digital Design p18
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