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Are you interested in exploring your creativity and pursuing a career in the creative and visual arts? If so this one-year course is an excellent place to start. It offers you the opportunity to explore and develop your creativity as well as providing you with a range of skills and knowledge. It will also enhance your self-confidence and reveal the potential career opportunities that exist in the sector. The course provides you with a broad range of studies covering skills such as Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, 3D work, Graphics, Textiles and Fashion. You will enhance your research skills through trips to galleries, museums and specialist workshops. In the summer term, you will showcase your work to the public and local employers in our professional art exhibition.
On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university: The main subject qualification Work experience for a minimum of 37 hours or, on some courses, up to 50 days over an academic year. You will be expected to find placements by researching companies, contacting employers and speaking with college staff. English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects Additional enhancing activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, including careers fairs, site visits and guest speakers, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals The Creative and Visual Arts Diploma qualification Materials, processes and technical skills in creative and visual arts Contextual research Drawing skills Solving 2D creative visual problems, using drawing, illustration, graphics, textiles and printmaking Solving 3D design and craft problems using a range of resistant material Solving time-based creative problems within photography and moving imagery Communication skills in creative and visual arts Developing and producing a personal project Trips, visits and activities As part of the course you will also take part in industry trips and activities including networking events, visits and guest lectures. Previous events have included: Visiting artists Gallery trips Industry networking opportunities through work experience and a dedicated industry week Guest lectures from a wide range of industry professionals Opportunity to meet representatives from universities Exhibition hosted at an external gallery
• Well equipped art studios • Large and fully equipped photography studio • Photography dark room • Suite of Apple Macs • Gallery exhibition space
College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.
Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.
