Art & Design Level 1

This fun and lively programme offers an introduction to a wide range of skills, media and technologies aimed to develop creative and practical experience in Art and Design. It also encourages learners to develop personal skills and attributes needed to gain confidence in their work and ability. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Enthusiastic & dedicated members of staff 2. Access additional learning support in or out of class 3. Improve numeracy and literacy at your own pace 4. Friendly atmosphere on campus and in classes 5. Be part of the exciting Enterprise Art Sale and end of year show! What will I Study? This course is designed for you to; learn by direct experience as most of the work is practical, involving you developing a range of skills across different art, design and media workshops. With outcomes produced in each workshop you will have the opportunity to use a wide variety of materials and equipment in an expressive and creative way. You will undertake several projects during the course and learn to work creatively to fulfil a client brief and enable your knowledge and skills to be assessed. All work will be completed to strict deadlines and will contain a small amount of written work. Workshops include: Printmaking, mark making, painting, textiles, sculpture, photography, image manipulation, graphic design, 3D materials exploration, visual and contextual studies, video, animation among others… How will I be Taught? Throughout the year you will be taught by practical demonstrations through discussion and group critiques, using computer presentations, team teaching and through educational visits to galleries and places of interest. The course culminates with a Final Major Project presented in the form of a final group exhibition! How will I be Assessed? The BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Art & Design is delivered over one academic year with 15 hours per week of contact time with lecturers. This course is structured into units which provide a total amount of credits. 1 to 1 feedback and targets are set at the end of each project. What our students say? "This year I have learnt a wide variety of skills and much more than I was expecting. I feel well prepared to continue in art & design next year" "The course is fun and exciting and staff are always available." "I have really enjoyed learning on the art & design course this year. Fantastic!"