This course is accredited by University of the Arts London (UAL). The course is designed to help you to develop competence in all areas of Art and Design practice. You will experience work in the following areas: Drawing, Communication Skills, 2D Creative Problems, 3D Creative Problems, Time-based Art and Contextual Research.
The course is designed to offer a wide range of art and design experiences, developing skills and theory in the following:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Textiles
- Sculpture
- Digital Media
You will use a variety of equipment, materials and techniques and gain experience in presenting work for an exhibition. In the first term you will have an introduction into all the above areas of art and design, followed by two specialist option projects in the second term, where you will choose to focus upon two of the areas listed above. During the third term you will carry out your final major project in the area of your choice, using the skills you have developed throughout the programme. The full award consists of eight units.
- You will need 4 GCSEâ€
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Starting 8th September 2025 - Ending - 19th June 2026
REF VA201-25
If you are aged 16-18:
Free
This study programme is free for students, who are aged 16-18 on 31 August, and students aged 19-24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan.
If you are aged 19 or over:
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If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
Fee : £5421.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 25/26.
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