Level 3

Art & Design

Do you have a talent for creativity? Are you thinking about pursuing an exciting career in Fashion, Textiles, Photography, Illustration, Fine Art, Graphics or 3D Design? This two-year course is a practical alternative to A-levels, and provides the skills and experience to progress to University; or the first steps into a creative career. It offers students who have an interest in the visual arts the chance to channel their creativity within a range of creative art & design specialisms

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Level 3

Art & Design

Do you have a talent for creativity? Are you thinking about pursuing an exciting career in Fashion, Textiles, Photography, Illustration, Fine Art, Graphics or 3D Design? This two-year course is a practical alternative to A-levels, and provides the skills and experience to progress to University; or the first steps into a creative career. It offers students who have an interest in the visual arts the chance to channel their creativity within a range of creative art & design specialisms

Apply Now

THe Details

The course has been designed to allow you to explore a range of specialisms through quick taster sessions, before you decide which pathway to focus your studies. The first six weeks of the course will introduce the main principles of art and design through theoretical studies and experimental workshops. After this swift introductory period, you will continue your studies in your chosen area with specialist tutors to support and nurture your development. The Creative Arts department offers outstanding specialist facilities for use by students studying all disciplines. These include print studios, dye labs, photography suite with industry standard photographic and lighting equipment, fashion workshop with specialist machinery and mannequins as well as an extensive 3D workshop and CAD facilities. Studios are equipped with mac computers and PCs, in addition to this students have full access to the latest Adobe Creative Cloud (including Photoshop & Illustrator) to develop their studies using digital software. Art and Design theory is an integral part of the qualification and will support individual studio work. Research and contextual studies is embedded in the study programme to gain a deeper understanding of how artists and designers work, this informs creative thinking and practical work. Students will develop important employability and communication skills, and be guided by specialist art and design staff as to the career opportunities within the creative industries. They will also benefit from an enrichment programme of educational visits, competitions, live/simulated briefs and the opportunity to participate in exhibitions. Upon successful completion of all units at the end of the course, a final grade will be awarded. Students will have produced a professional portfolio of work to aid progression to higher education, employment or training.

UCAS

UCAS provides support for young people making post-18 choices, as well as mature learners, by providing information, advice, and guidance to inspire and facilitate educational progression to university, college, or a degree apprenticeship.

We support 1.5 million students every year to explore entering higher education, employment and apprenticeships and manage almost three million applications, from around 700,000 people each year, for full-time undergraduate courses at over 380 universities and colleges across the UK.

If you are going to apply to Universities following completion of your Access to HE course then you will need to apply through this link which provides additional information about applying  they can also provide advice regarding applying for Student finance and that is available here.

Student finance for undergraduates is an important part of the student experience and you may be able to borrow money to help pay for tuition fees and help with living costs. This is all available at the Student Finance website which has a step-by-step guide. Click here for further information.

It is important to note that when you enrol on an Access to HE courseyou can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course at a college or training provider in England.

Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks.

Check if you’re eligible before you apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Your loan will be written off if you then sign up for a Higher Education course AND you have completed in full the Access to HE course.

We are proud to collaborate with University of Hull on the validation of this course.

This includes transforming our programmes to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the sector, giving you the best opportunities for success when you graduate by having a competence-based focus. Find out more about competence-based higher education.

View the policies and procedures you would be agreeing to comply with by registering for this programme. This encompasses University of Hull Quality and Standards, including a Guide for Collaborative Provision students.

Visit the University of Hull's website here.

Entry Requirements

4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including at least 3(D) in English

Assessment

100% Coursework

Course Info

Full Time Further Education

We are proud to collaborate with University of Hull on the validation of this course.

This includes transforming our programmes to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the sector, giving you the best opportunities for success when you graduate by having a competence-based focus. Find out more about competence-based higher education.

View the policies and procedures you would be agreeing to comply with by registering for this programme. This encompasses University of Hull Quality and Standards, including a Guide for Collaborative Provision students.

Visit the University of Hull's website here.

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Level 3

Art & Design

Do you have a talent for creativity? Are you thinking about pursuing an exciting career in Fashion, Textiles, Photography, Illustration, Fine Art, Graphics or 3D Design? This two-year course is a practical alternative to A-levels, and provides the skills and experience to progress to University; or the first steps into a creative career. It offers students who have an interest in the visual arts the chance to channel their creativity within a range of creative art & design specialisms

Apply Now
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THe Details

The course has been designed to allow you to explore a range of specialisms through quick taster sessions, before you decide which pathway to focus your studies. The first six weeks of the course will introduce the main principles of art and design through theoretical studies and experimental workshops. After this swift introductory period, you will continue your studies in your chosen area with specialist tutors to support and nurture your development. The Creative Arts department offers outstanding specialist facilities for use by students studying all disciplines. These include print studios, dye labs, photography suite with industry standard photographic and lighting equipment, fashion workshop with specialist machinery and mannequins as well as an extensive 3D workshop and CAD facilities. Studios are equipped with mac computers and PCs, in addition to this students have full access to the latest Adobe Creative Cloud (including Photoshop & Illustrator) to develop their studies using digital software. Art and Design theory is an integral part of the qualification and will support individual studio work. Research and contextual studies is embedded in the study programme to gain a deeper understanding of how artists and designers work, this informs creative thinking and practical work. Students will develop important employability and communication skills, and be guided by specialist art and design staff as to the career opportunities within the creative industries. They will also benefit from an enrichment programme of educational visits, competitions, live/simulated briefs and the opportunity to participate in exhibitions. Upon successful completion of all units at the end of the course, a final grade will be awarded. Students will have produced a professional portfolio of work to aid progression to higher education, employment or training.

UCAS

UCAS provides support for young people making post-18 choices, as well as mature learners, by providing information, advice, and guidance to inspire and facilitate educational progression to university, college, or a degree apprenticeship.

We support 1.5 million students every year to explore entering higher education, employment and apprenticeships and manage almost three million applications, from around 700,000 people each year, for full-time undergraduate courses at over 380 universities and colleges across the UK.

If you are going to apply to Universities following completion of your Access to HE course then you will need to apply through this link which provides additional information about applying  they can also provide advice regarding applying for Student finance and that is available here.

Student finance for undergraduates is an important part of the student experience and you may be able to borrow money to help pay for tuition fees and help with living costs. This is all available at the Student Finance website which has a step-by-step guide. Click here for further information.

It is important to note that when you enrol on an Access to HE courseyou can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course at a college or training provider in England.

Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks.

Check if you’re eligible before you apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Your loan will be written off if you then sign up for a Higher Education course AND you have completed in full the Access to HE course.

Entry Requirements

4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including at least 3(D) in English

Assessment

100% Coursework

Course Info

Full Time Further Education

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We are proud to collaborate with University of Hull on the validation of this course.

This includes transforming our programmes to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the sector, giving you the best opportunities for success when you graduate by having a competence-based focus. Find out more about competence-based higher education.

View the policies and procedures you would be agreeing to comply with by registering for this programme. This encompasses University of Hull Quality and Standards, including a Guide for Collaborative Provision students.

Visit the University of Hull's website here.

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