Art and Design

Course summary

In the first year of study, students will produce a portfolio of design units in order to build up skills and a knowledge base for designing in a range of formats. These include: managing a client brief, developing and realising creative intentions, professional practice in Design that includes Graphic Design, 3D materials, techniques and processes. Students will have links to the creative industry, through a range of units through guest speakers, visits and creative industry led projects. In the second year of study, students will build up a portfolio of units based on specialist design aspects linked to areas of specific interest to them. The units can be based around design and could include Jewellery, Interior and Architectural design, Product Design and Graphics. Each student will complete a range of units, which can link to their chosen specialist area. Students will also develop skills in preparing themselves and their portfolio for interviews and freelance work for career progression into Design related career paths.