Overview
Art and Design (Level 1)This is a general art and design course where you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of media and techniques such as drawing, painting, surface pattern, and printmaking. It will develop your creative skills for progression on to a Level 2 qualification and also help build your written skills whilst you study English and/or maths alongside.
You will have the opportunity to work on projects with local Artists and Designers.
The course is made up of 7 units – the first 6 are designed to develop your creative skills through lots of experimentation, and build your understanding before you begin an independent project in for the final unit.
Maths and English, work experience and enrichment activities are run alongside, which are compulsory and make up your full study programme.
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Entry requirements
3 GCSEs grades 9-1 and a keen interest in the subject .
Other relevant levels of qualification or experience will be considered.
A portfolio of work will be required at the interview process.
What qualification will I gain?
You will gain a Level 1, Diploma in Art, Design and Media.
How will I be assessed?
You will be formatively assessed on a regular basis.
Course content
What will I study?
- Unit 1 Introduction to materials, processes and skills in art, design and media
- Unit 2 Introduction to contextual research in art, design and media
- Unit 3 Introduction to communication skills in art, design and media
- Unit 4 Solving 2D creative problems
- Unit 5 Solving 3D creative problems
- Unit 6 Solving time-based creative problems
- Unit 7 Art, design and media project
What skills will I gain?
A wide range of creative and problem solving skills.
Next steps
Course progression:
Students from this course have gone on to study a level 2 in a creative subject.
Career progression:
Students from this course have also gone on to apprenticeships and to employment.
Additional information
There are trips to relevant art and galleries and museums. Students are expected to provide their own essential materials for which a kit list will be provided at induction. Bursaries are available for materials and trips on application.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
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Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
