Course code: PFAH104P
Subject area: Art & Design
Study level: School Leaver
Course level: 3
enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235 555585
The focus of this qualification is on the creative industries and future-proof skills, combining the best of art school tradition with an innovative practitioner and industry focus. You will develop transferrable skills, making you a versatile and employable individual whilst learning the importance and application of ethical and sustainable design principles, as well as developing a rich contextual knowledge and understanding of your chosen specialist vocational area and individualised visual language.
You will experience an exciting and in-depth introduction to the creative industries and learn about the creative process from concept to completion! You will explore a full range of approaches to art, design and communication. As well as extending your skills in drawing, research and visual investigation, you will learn to use a wide range of equipment and many new materials and processes. You will work on experimental and industry related project briefs that introduce you to the Apple Macs, printmaking, 3D, graphics, fine art, photography, video, fashion and textiles.
You will develop your knowledge of the creative industries through an immersive learning experience, allowing you to explore and select a specialist practice focus, and develop your skills and knowledge central to supporting and sustaining an individualised specialist creative career.This qualification is ideal for students who want to explore and experiment with a range of different specialist practices within the creative industries (Year One) and then specialise in one particular specialist practice to enable further progression (Year Two).On successful completion of this programme of study you will have gained the necessary industry relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to access appropriate entry level roles, training programmes or apprenticeships in the creative sector, or apply for progression to higher education courses.
The objectives of the one-year Diploma are to enable students to:1 Develop the knowledge, skills and attributes associated with the creative process and creative practice 2 Gain confidence, knowledge and understanding of 2D, 3D and 4D materials, methods, techniques and processes 3 Generate ideas, solve problems and produce creative outcomes that explore and communicate clear and individualised intentions and purpose4 Effectively use a reflective practice to take responsibility for their own learning, development, decision making and progression 5 Take responsibility for the research, planning, time and actions required to access vocational and educational progression opportunities 6 Professionally present themselves and their work
The objectives of the two-year Extended Diploma are to enable students to:1 Develop the knowledge, skills and attributes associated with the creative process and creative practice 2 Gain confidence, knowledge and understanding of 2D, 3D and 4D materials, methods, techniques and processes 3 Gain confidence, knowledge and understanding of a specialist practice and the materials and processes associated to it 4 Generate ideas, solve problems and produce creative outcomes that explore and communicate clear and individualised intentions and purpose5 Effectively use a reflective practice to take responsibility for their own learning, development, decision making and progression 6 Take responsibility for the research, planning, time and actions required to access vocational and educational progression opportunities 7 Professionally present themselves and their work 8 Gather a thorough and in-depth knowledge of the creative industries and their aspirational career path within it
16 - 18 Fee
Tuition Fee: £0.00Exam Fee: £0.00Kit / Clothing: £45.00Materials: £55.00
Total Cost: £100.00
19+ Fee
Tuition Fee: £8,583.00Exam Fee: £0.00Kit / Clothing: £45.00Materials: £55.00
Total Cost: £8,683.00
19+ Reduced Fee