How will I be taught?
The course is made up of 4 modules. In this qualification learners engage with study through project work. Development is progressive taking learners through a range of workshops and assignments during Module 1 to practice and refine ideas, skills and technique across a variety of specialisms. This is followed by a project brief for Module 2 that allows you to develop chosen skills further. In year two learners specialise. Module 3 involves researching progression routes and preparing portfolio and interview techniques. Module 4 involves a personal project in which peer assessment and one-to-one discussions and personalised target setting support your learning. Here the learner is at the pinnacle of their learning when they are awarded their overall grade, Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Teacher expertise
Teachers for the course are from a wide range of disciplines including backgrounds in illustration, photography, fine art, textiles and graphic design.
What skills will I develop?
The course gives students the opportunity to: develop teamwork, write and explain ideas, present ideas to clients and colleagues, critique and peer assess, develop skills in generating ideas, learn health and safety aspects of working in a studio environment, professionally produce outcomes and communicate and present ideas with confidence to an audience.
Learners are challenged to explore different areas of creative practice including photography, drawing and illustration, mixed media, painting, traditional and non traditional textile techniques, Photoshop rendering, graphics, animation and portfolio development.