Art & Design - Vocational Level 2Head of Department: James Fraser-Murison

Email: james.fraser-murison@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• For students interested in Art and Design, the full time art course will have the necessary breadth of work for entry onto the L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design.• Many L2 Art & Design students success progress to university to study creative courses.

Course SummaryThis full-time art course is designed for students who are committed to a creative education and are interested in exploring a wide variety of disciplines from across the department including: Fine Art, Textiles, Photography and Graphics. It is a one year course covering six units.

The course provides the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to progress to level 3. This qualification offers an engaging programme for students who are clear that they wish to pursue an art and design education.

Specific entry requirementsIt is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in an Art or relevant Technology subject. Being open to experimentation and trying new things, as well as having a creative outlook and a willingness to work hard is highly valued.

Progression skills and opportunitiesAchievement on this course enables progression to the L3 Extended Diploma which, on completion, will enable students to directly enter degree programmes, without the necessity to study a Foundation course, as is currently the case with the majority of A Level students.

How is the course assessed?The course is divided into 6 Units which are all equally weighted. Each unit is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What topics will I be studying?• Painting and Drawing• Printmaking• Textiles

• Photography• Illustration• Typography

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?The studio fee of £100 per year covers most of the materials that students will require. Students may wish to purchase additional craft materials to develop additional skills within their area of interest.

Art, Craft and Design - A LevelHead of Department: James Fraser-Murison

Email: james.fraser-murison@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• For students planning a career in Art and Design, the A Level course will have the necessary breadth of work for entry onto a Degree or Foundation degree in Art and Design.• Some students study a one year full-time Art and Design Foundation course before progressing to degree level. A few students go directly into work related areas. Typical career options include fine art, illustration, textile design, interiors, fashion design, fashion promotion and three-dimensional design, including jewellery, costume and theatre.• Combines well with many other subjects at A level including other Art, Design or Media A levels.

Course SummaryArt, Craft & Design is a multi-disciplinary course which involves working with a wide variety of techniques and processes. In the first year, the course expands and develops students’ practical skills, knowledge and understanding of materials. Students will learn a wide variety of drawing, printmaking, craft and textile techniques and will create exciting contemporary artwork in two and three dimensions. This is deal if you want to explore processes and techniques from across the department.

During the second year the course seeks to build on the knowledge gained during the first year and develop the ability to work independently through sustained investigations, development of ideas and in depth analysis. Students will work on a variety of briefs but they will be more personally directed and in depth. The conclusion of the 2 year A level course will be for students to present two components of work in the form of a portfolio with an externally set assignment.

Specific entry requirementsIt is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in an Art or relevant Technology subject. If this is not applicable, you should bring a small portfolio of work to your enrolment interview.

Being open to experimentation and to trying new things, as well as having a creative outlook and a willingness to work hard, is highly valued.

Art & Design - Vocational Level 2Head of Department: James Fraser-Murison

Email: james.fraser-murison@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• For students interested in Art and Design, the full time art course will have the necessary breadth of work for entry onto the L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design.• Many L2 Art & Design students success progress to university to study creative courses.

Course SummaryThis full-time art course is designed for students who are committed to a creative education and are interested in exploring a wide variety of disciplines from across the department including: Fine Art, Textiles, Photography and Graphics. It is a one year course covering six units.

The course provides the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to progress to level 3. This qualification offers an engaging programme for students who are clear that they wish to pursue an art and design education.

Specific entry requirementsIt is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in an Art or relevant Technology subject. Being open to experimentation and trying new things, as well as having a creative outlook and a willingness to work hard is highly valued.

Progression skills and opportunitiesAchievement on this course enables progression to the L3 Extended Diploma which, on completion, will enable students to directly enter degree programmes, without the necessity to study a Foundation course, as is currently the case with the majority of A Level students.

How is the course assessed?The course is divided into 6 Units which are all equally weighted. Each unit is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What topics will I be studying?• Painting and Drawing• Printmaking• Textiles

Royal College of Art, London College of Fashion, Royal School of Needlework, UCA (Farnham,Epsom), UAL (Kingston, Camberwell), Manchester Metropolitan, Bournemouth, Falmouth,Brighton, Winchester and UWE (Bristol).

How is the course assessed?The course is divided into 18 Units which are all equally weighted. 9 units are completed in year 1 for the Subsidiary Diploma and 9 units in year 2 to complete the Extended Diploma which is equivalent to 3 A levels. Each unit is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What topics will I be studying?• Painting and Drawing• Printmaking• Textiles• Digital and film photography• Illustration• Typography• 3D Design• Contemporary Fine Art• Digital Art• Branding

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?The studio fee of £125 per year covers most of the materials that students will require. Students may wish to purchase additional craft materials to develop additional skills within their area of interest. There will be the opportunity to take part in a residential trip.

• Photography• Illustration• Typography

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?The studio fee of £100 per year covers most of the materials that students will require. Students may wish to purchase additional craft materials to develop additional skills within their area of interest.

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