Course code: PFWH108P
Subject area: Art & Design
Study level: School Leaver
Course level: 2
Course time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Days of week:
Monday to Friday
Course date:
11th Sep 2023 - 5th Jul 2024
Course location:
Witney CampusThis exciting one-year course will offer you the chance to learn about a variety of art, craft and design disciplines. You will explore painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, digitals arts and a range of 2D and 3D techniques. You will be able to develop a portfolio of work to support your progression onto a L3 qualification.
Over the course of the year, you will work on exciting projects that develop your creative and technical skills. This hands-on, practical course will introduce you to a broad range of creative materials, processes techniques and technologies, whilst learning about their application in the creative industries. You will be encouraged to grow an awareness of the value of research to support your experimentation and ideas. Tutorials, focussed project work and visits to exhibitions will support your learning. You will learn to identify your creative strengths and set targets for your development. Students work towards exhibiting their own work at the end-of-year exhibition.
Alongside your Diploma, as part of your Futures Study Programme you will:
Develop your maths and English skills at the right level for you.
Complete 5 days of work experience to help you grow your employability skills.
Experience fun enrichment opportunities, including workshops, trips and visits.
Develop your personal skills and attributes with guidance and support.
Level 2 Diploma
Unit 1. Introduction to materials, processes and technical skills in art and design
Unit 2. Introduction to contextual research in art and design
Unit 3. Introduction to drawing skills
Unit 4. Introduction to communication skills in art and design
Unit 5. Solving 2D creative problems
Unit 6. Solving 3D creative problems
Unit 7. Solving time-based creative problems
Unit 8. Developing and producing a personal project in art and design
The course is designed so that you can move on to a Level 3 course, an Apprenticeship, or directly into employment.
4 GCSES at Grade 3 including English or Maths,
or
a Level 1 pass in a related subject plus a Grade 3 in either English or Maths. Both English and Maths must be at least Grade 2/Level 1 Functional Skills.
Materials - Kit: £30, Studio materials: £20, Colour print credits: £10 (Total £60 payable at enrolment. You may be eligible for a bursary for up to 75% of this amount)
Day trips - approx. £20 (paid separately on request)
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.
There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.
16-18 Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Kit / Clothing: £30.00
Materials: £30.00
Total Cost: £60.00
19+ Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Kit / Clothing: £30.00
Materials: £30.00
Total Cost: £60.00
19+ Reduced Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Kit / Clothing: £30.00
Materials: £30.00
Total Cost: £60.00
UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design
You will be provided with one-to-one feedback and set targets at the end of each project. This course is 100% coursework, internally assessed and externally moderated. You must pass units 1 - 7 before putting your learning into practice for unit 8, where you will identify, research and produce a personal art and design project. The overall grade for this qualification comes from the final unit, at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
GCSE retakes or Functional Skills qualifications in maths and English are assessed through external examinations.