The Foundation Art and Design programme is a stimulating course to prepare you for Higher Education or employment that will allow you to explore a wide range of creative activities before committing yourself to a single area of study within your chosen specialist pathway. Keep an open mind and you will be on your way to joining those professional artists and designers whose work enriches our everyday lives. There are three stages/units to the programme: Unit 1 - Diagnostic Investigation into Creative Practice Through studio and workshop projects you will undertake a diagnostic investigation into visual language and creative practices. This exploratory investigation will allow you to become familiar with and experiment within a wide range of (art, design, craft and media) creative disciplines as part of your journey to, or reinforcement of, specialism in Unit 2 or Unit 3. You will learn how to research and develop your ideas and how to evaluate and reflect on your progress at relevant stages through reflective learning journals and online blogs. Unit 2 - Developing Specialist Practice The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course is designed to help you identify and specialise within your chosen area of study, ultimately establishing a high-quality portfolio to prepare you for an interview to enter Higher Education and subsequent employment. Building on skills from Unit 1, you will define your creative ambitions by encouraging a holistic approach to a range of activities, which will support, contextualise and position your creative endeavour within your chosen specialist practice. Unit 4 - Consolidating Practice The focus of the final unit is on the further development of your individuality and independence as you propose and realise your final major project integrating planning, research, ideas, methods, evaluation and reflection. Your project is displayed in the annual Arts exhibition - open to the public, family and friends.
4 GCSEs in grades 9-4, including English and Maths AND An A Level or Level 3 qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject A portfolio of work.
Assessment is continuous with final grading being subject to external moderation. Students will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction, awarded for their knowledge and understanding, personal development manipulation and translation.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH |
The Foundation Art and Design programme is a stimulating course to prepare you for Higher Education or employment that will allow you to explore a wide range of creative activities before committing yourself to a single area of study within your chosen specialist pathway. Keep an open mind and you will be on your way to joining those professional artists and designers whose work enriches our everyday lives. There are three stages/units to the programme: Unit 1 - Diagnostic Investigation into Creative Practice Through studio and workshop projects you will undertake a diagnostic investigation into visual language and creative practices. This exploratory investigation will allow you to become familiar with and experiment within a wide range of (art, design, craft and media) creative disciplines as part of your journey to, or reinforcement of, specialism in Unit 2 or Unit 3. You will learn how to research and develop your ideas and how to evaluate and reflect on your progress at relevant stages through reflective learning journals and online blogs. Unit 2 - Developing Specialist Practice The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course is designed to help you identify and specialise within your chosen area of study, ultimately establishing a high-quality portfolio to prepare you for an interview to enter Higher Education and subsequent employment. Building on skills from Unit 1, you will define your creative ambitions by encouraging a holistic approach to a range of activities, which will support, contextualise and position your creative endeavour within your chosen specialist practice. Unit 4 - Consolidating Practice The focus of the final unit is on the further development of your individuality and independence as you propose and realise your final major project integrating planning, research, ideas, methods, evaluation and reflection. Your project is displayed in the annual Arts exhibition - open to the public, family and friends.
4 GCSEs in grades 9-4, including English and Maths AND An A Level or Level 3 qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject A portfolio of work.
Assessment is continuous with final grading being subject to external moderation. Students will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction, awarded for their knowledge and understanding, personal development manipulation and translation.