Are you interested in starting a career within the creative industry? Are you keen to develop your practical skills in the exciting field of Art and Design, ready for a higher level apprenticeship or education? Do you dream of being an artist, architect, graphic designer, automotive designer, fashion designer, etc? Are you always looking at the next trends and new techniques? Through a combination of practical units and stimulating assignments you will acquire a range of practical and creative skills through the introduction of a number of ambitious and exciting projects to prepare you for Britain’s expanding design industry. You will be given the freedom to experiment and develop your own areas within Art and Design. You will learn how to analyse the work of others and talk about this in a sophisticated way which will link to Unit 2. You will explore materials, techniques and processes and be pushed for a high level of skill by passionate teachers of Art and Design. You will also be encouraged to find your own methods of expression throughout the innovative units, culminating in a large scale exhibition to show off your work.
• GCSE Grade 5 or above in Mathematics and English (Language or Literature) plus 4 other GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (this includes BTECs at Merit or Distinction). • To have studied Art, Textiles or Product Design in Year 11 and achieved at least a GCSE Grade 4 or at least a Pass in the externally examined component of a relevant BTEC.
Unit 1 - Visual Recording and Communication (externally assessed) Unit 2 - Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design (externally assessed) Unit 3 - The Creative Process Unit 12 – Fine Art Materials, Techniques and Processes
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF |
Are you interested in starting a career within the creative industry? Are you keen to develop your practical skills in the exciting field of Art and Design, ready for a higher level apprenticeship or education? Do you dream of being an artist, architect, graphic designer, automotive designer, fashion designer, etc? Are you always looking at the next trends and new techniques? Through a combination of practical units and stimulating assignments you will acquire a range of practical and creative skills through the introduction of a number of ambitious and exciting projects to prepare you for Britain’s expanding design industry. You will be given the freedom to experiment and develop your own areas within Art and Design. You will learn how to analyse the work of others and talk about this in a sophisticated way which will link to Unit 2. You will explore materials, techniques and processes and be pushed for a high level of skill by passionate teachers of Art and Design. You will also be encouraged to find your own methods of expression throughout the innovative units, culminating in a large scale exhibition to show off your work.
• GCSE Grade 5 or above in Mathematics and English (Language or Literature) plus 4 other GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (this includes BTECs at Merit or Distinction). • To have studied Art, Textiles or Product Design in Year 11 and achieved at least a GCSE Grade 4 or at least a Pass in the externally examined component of a relevant BTEC.
Unit 1 - Visual Recording and Communication (externally assessed) Unit 2 - Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design (externally assessed) Unit 3 - The Creative Process Unit 12 – Fine Art Materials, Techniques and Processes