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This course is designed for students with a strong interest in Art and Design, and will provide a grounding in fine art drawing and painting skills, alongside paper-based and fabric-based printmaking, fashion garment construction, illustration, digital design, interior design, editorial and communication, 3D design, sculpture and installation art.

You will be supported in your studies by excellent purpose-built workshop and studio facilities with a team of specialist tutors and technicians. Throughout the course your work will be informed by the study of historical and contemporary artists and designers, and students are encouraged to generate primary research materials and explore visual culture in their projects. You will compile a portfolio of work across the two years to help provide access into higher education and employment.

All students will participate in real live projects linked to roles in the creative industries and the end of year exhibition. Students will also participate in visits to local and national museums and galleries and have the opportunity to attend trips and residentials, visiting speakers and work experience opportunities. Previous groups have visited New York, St Ives, London, Norway, and other European destinations. Work placements and work readiness take place throughout the course to ensure you are ready to progress towards an exciting career in the booming creative industries.

The course encourages students to develop transferable skills to further their creative studies or enter the workplace including independent enquiry, reflective learning, problem solving, creative thinking and self-management.

Topics may include:

• Visual culture (art and design history
  and theory)
• Drawing
• Fine art painting
• Printmaking
• Fashion garment construction
• Illustration
• Digital design
• Interior design
• Communication
• 3D design
• Sculpture
• Installation art
• Photography
• Social media marketing.

The creative industries rank among the world’s fastest-growing sectors. They provide high-quality employment, drive innovation, and support civic and social wellbeing. According to the Government, in recent years they have generated more value to the UK economy than the life sciences, aerospace and automotive industries combined. Much of the growth potential lies in areas that combine technology with creativity.

Entry Requirements
You need five GCSEs in the 9 to 4 range including maths and English, or an appropriate Level 2 qualification at Merit grade. Entry will also be subject to a successful interview and evidence of creative work in a portfolio on request.

Assessment Methods
Students are continually assessed through practical and written assignments, and are internally and externally assessed and moderated throughout the course. A range of feedback methods will be provided to students such as discussion, tutorials and written assignment feedback.

Studio Fees
A payment (currently £70 but subject to change) at the beginning of each year of study is required to cover basic equipment costs. As students develop their specialist practices throughout the course, should they so choose to use particular materials to create work, they will need to purchase these materials at an additional cost to
themselves.

Progression Opportunities
On successful completion, you could start our Foundation Diploma in Art & Design pre-degree programme or head straight to university to study a degree in subjects such as textiles, interior design, photography, architecture, game design, animation, illustration, fashion design, graphic design, fine art, education, set design, media make-up, costume design or applied arts. Some of these options are available at our own University Centre Somerset. Alternatively, you could find employment at junior level or a Creative Apprenticeship in a range of creative areas.

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