Pathway 04

Art & Design.

A dynamic learning experience fostering discovery and exploration through practical projects, lectures, and study visits — equipping you with the skills and knowledge required for higher education or professional employment.

Course Description

Build your creative foundation.

Our Art and Design pathway provides a dynamic learning experience, fostering discovery and exploration through practical projects, lectures, and study visits. It serves as a crucial transition in art, design, and communication, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for higher education or professional employment.

It aligns with progression opportunities at degree level and enables students to develop a subject-specific portfolio, strengthening their applications.

The Design Process 2D Visual Language Drawing for Design Painting Techniques Sketchbook English
Course Information

How the course runs.

Course Length

Full-time course — One Year.

Teaching Methods

Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, and Educational trips.

Assessment Methods

Essays, Reports, Practical Exercises, Group and Individual Research Projects, Portfolios, Oral Presentations, Seminar Discussions, Class Tests, Problem Solving Exercises, and Activity-Based Assignments.

7 Course Units

What you'll study.

The Design Process

Generating, developing and refining ideas into a finished outcome.

2D Visual Language

Exploring line, shape, tone, colour, composition and other visual elements.

Aspects of post War and Contemporary Art, Architecture or Design

Studying influential movements, artists and styles from recent history.

Painting Techniques and Processes

Exploring a range of media, methods and approaches to painting.

Drawing for Design

Using drawing to develop, plan and communicate design ideas.

Drawing – Core Concepts and Materials

Building drawing skills using different materials and core techniques.

Sketchbook

Recording ideas, experiments and research showing creative development.

Study Skills

Skills woven throughout.

Finding & reading information

Academic research, source evaluation, note-taking strategies.

Essay writing

Structure, argument development, academic style, referencing.

Speaking & listening

Seminar discussion, oral presentations, active listening.

University Destinations & Degree Programmes

Undergraduate degrees you can pursue.

This course will lead you to your preferred university, where you can choose from a wide range of degree programmes, including:

Ready to build your creative future?

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