Art and Design Course Leaflet

ART AND DESIGN AT HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE

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“I chose to study at HNC because they had the best Art Department and the teachers are incredibly supportive.”

CHARLIE DIAMOND School: Salendine Nook High School Studied: Textiles, Maths, Fine Art and German Destination: Textile Design at Nottingham Trent University

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Studying within the Art and Design Department offers the experience of working with a creative and experienced staff team over a wide range of inspiring disciplines where outcomes are innovative and contemporary. Students can opt to for one or more Linear A Level choices such as Fine Art, Graphic Communications, Textile Design and Photography which complement and support other academic study or select either the more vocational Level 2 or Level 3 BTEC Diplomas.

The department is housed both in the College’s Art and Media Centre and in specialist suites of studios purpose built for Three-Dimensional Design and Photography.

Students working in the department have access to well-equipped, contemporary facilities, including state of the art Mac networks, specialist Textile facilities and large art studios.

and the department has year on year positive student feedback on the high quality of helpful feedback to students. In addition there are often visiting professional artists to help students develop their commercial understanding and practical skills beyond course limits. At the end of your course, you will take part in a large group exhibition for your Art and Design year group open to family, friends and invited guests.

“I chose to study at HNC because of the positive environment and helpful teachers. The College has great facilities too!”

Students progress from Art and Design onto a range of academic courses or further specialised study in an Art or Design discipline. Some students also progress internally to the Pre-Degree Art Foundation Diploma Year for students aged 18-19 preparing for HE application or employment in Art and Design.

Whichever course you choose, you’ll be able to explore a range of materials and techniques and you’ll be encouraged to significantly further develop skills that you learnt in school, as well as exploring approaches to challenging new concepts.

You will be encouraged to push yourself to achieve more than you thought was possible.

VAISHALI NEGI School: Moreton Community School Studied: Extended Diploma in Art and Design

Lessons are structured yet student-centred,

Destination: Fashion Design, Marketing and Production at the University of Huddersfield

BTEC LEVEL 3 90 CREDIT/EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN

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The course aims to develop a broad range of practical art and design skills within specialist areas such as Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography and Three-Dimensional Design. You will be introduced to a variety of media and techniques where you will have the opportunity to creatively explore a range of processes and specialist equipment.

You will study the work of other artists and designers and, throughout the course have the opportunity to develop a portfolio for your chosen specialism.

There are a number of core and additional units that make up the course and enable you to specialise in specific areas such as Fine Art, Animation, 3D Crafts, Graphics, Photography, and Multi disciplinary work, therefore developing a more personal, creative portfolio of work.

You will experience a wide range of textile techniques and processes including stitch, dye, felt, embroidery and garment construction to develop understanding of shape, form, pattern, texture and colour.

Students produce designs for fashion garments, which are worn at the end of year fashion show. Practical work will be based on a range of themes using the work of artists and designers to influence your own designs.

Year 1 Component 1 - Portfolio For this unit, students will provide a portfolio of work demonstrating a diverse range of technical skills and techniques in a variety of media. Students will initially be encouraged to explore media and techniques such as stitch, appliqué, felt making and mark making through a range of workshops. These initial practical explorations will then lead to a more sustained and focused project. The study of designers is an integral part of the course and students will learn to analyse and critically appraise the work of others as part of their project research. A fashion outcome will be produced with pattern cutting skills taught.

You will work in response to assignment briefs, where it is important to fulfil all the identified requirements; this may include, a time scale for completion of the work or producing work for a specific audience, purpose or environment.

Towards the end of the course you will develop a final project in an area of your choice, which will form the basis of your final exhibition.

This qualification is ideal for those students who wish to study a wide range of Art and Design disciplines students may progress from this course into to progress into a range of art and design disciplines at university from photography, fine art or graphics to interior or product design.

Entry to the course will be supported and agreed over discussion of a portfolio of work supplied at interview.

The core units provide you with skills and knowledge that will develop your understanding of art and design processes. You will explore the work of professional artists and designers to influence your own ideas and to inspire your own work and development. In addition to the core units, you will also study specialist units that will develop your skills in a range of areas, which include: Fine Art and Photography: you will explore and develop a range of techniques (including drawing, painting and mixed media) in order to create your own artwork, and will develop an understanding of how art is used commercially. You will explore the use of digital imaging techniques that will enable you to develop work in a range of genres.

3D Crafts/Design: you will explore the use of a range of materials and techniques and develop an understanding through practical realisation of how these might be used to produce your own products, such as ceramics and sculptures.

Graphic Design and Illustration: you will explore a range of techniques (including hand and computer generated designs using programmes such as Photoshop and Illustrator) in the production of advertisements and animation.

ASSESSMENT The course is assessed entirely through the completion of coursework assignments graded at pass, merit or distinction; there are no examinations. A variety of teaching methods and learning styles are used such as practical realisations, independent research, presentations, case studies, external speakers and field trips. Work is supported through access to high quality specialist facilities.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in a GCSE Art (includes: Art & Design, Textiles, Graphic Communications, Photography or Three Dimensional Design) or GCSE Design subject (Graphic Design, Product Design, Textile Design or Resistant Materials) or a Merit grade in a BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Diploma, Extended Certificate or Certificate.

The course consists of mainly practical coursework projects with a timed exam project at the end of each year, which students find similar to their experience in GCSE Art. All practical work is underpinned by critical analysis of appropriate sources. Students are encouraged to visit galleries and exhibitions in order to view artwork first hand.

FASHION SHOW At the end of each year you will be encouraged to participate in our spectacular showcase event where you will model your own garments down the catwalk.

Component 2 - Externally set assignment Students are issued with a list of topics set by the Examination Board and will choose one to be the topic of a sustained project.

Students will develop a range of work, which concludes in an in-depth final piece,

WHAT SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE? Lessons within the art department are very much centred on a one-to-one approach. Tutors are open and friendly and lessons are lively and engaging within a stimulating specialist classroom, which offers you excellent textiles facilities.

which will be constructed within the 10 hours under exam conditions.

Year 2 Component 1 - Personal investigation Students, in consultation with their tutor, will produce a self initiated project consisting of practical coursework and an essay of 1000 to 3000 words relating to their practical research. The topic for the project is broadly centred on fashion and is of a personal choice based on strengths and interests experienced at AS level.

Advanced garment construction skills will be taught within the second year of study.

Component 2 - Externally set assignment Students are issued with a list of topics set by the Examination Board and will choose one to be the topic of a sustained project.

Students will develop a range of work, which concludes in an in- depth final piece, which will be constructed within the 15 hours under exam conditions, usually over 5 days.

ASSESSMENT Students are assessed continually throughout the course, where feedback provides the opportunity for students to improve work and subsequent grades.

Final assessment is in May.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and either: grade C in a GCSE Art subject (includes: Art & Design, Textiles, Graphic Communications, Photography or Three Dimensional Design) or grade C in Design Technology: Textile Design. If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject or Textile Design, then a portfolio of work will be considered. Linear best 8 score of 40+.

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Year 1 The year begins with a technical induction. This is an opportunity to try a range of different styles and subjects.

The workshops are designed to introduce a range of techniques and to develop visual communication skills.

In the first unit students are given a theme to research, which is developed and influenced by the style of a professional photographer. Students will begin to understand different styles of photography through critical analysis of the work of others. Ideas are created and developed through the use of digital manipulation to form a set of final outcomes that demonstrate a variety of techniques and compositional awareness.

Photography is a very successful and popular course. It is a 100% digital course, combined with the use of DLSRs and Photoshop. Students are encouraged to explore their own interests whilst studying The course provides a natural progression for those who have studied Photography, Art, Design or Media at GCSE level. It is a creative rather than technical course in photography. The course provides those who wish to pursue a career in photography with the opportunity to progress into other creative areas such as fashion photography, photojournalism, advertising or commercial photography.

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ASSESSMENT All the units are submitted for assessment at the end of May and externally moderated during the summer term.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in a GCSE Art subject (includes; Art & Design, Textiles, Graphic Communications, Photography or Three Dimensional Design). If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered.

Linear best 8 score of 40+.

This work is presented in a suitable format and submitted for assessment, The second unit in the first year is a practical where students are required to respond to a theme. At this stage students prepare work in their preferred style of photography, consolidating their knowledge from year one.

Year 2 During the second year, projects become more focused and students choose

a particular area of photography to study. Throughout the year, students continue to digitally manipulate their images and are introduced into more specialist equipment. Students continue to evaluate and draw extending their understanding of styles and techniques.

Students are encouraged to continually quality and develop concepts further.

A portfolio of work and a set of final images are then presented for assessment. The first unit is a personal study into a genre of photography that the students are interested in such as still life, fashion photography, portraiture or conceptual photography.

The study comprises of a 1000-3000 word essay that investigates some of the pioneers and how the style has developed. Students demonstrate their understanding of the genre through their own practical experimentation resulting in a final outcome that consolidates their knowledge.

The second unit us a practical examination where students are again required to respond to a theme.

Students work in their preferred style and have the option of working in either traditional, digital or a mixture of techniques.

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Year 1 Component 1 - Portfolio For this unit, students will provide a portfolio of work demonstrating a range of technical skills and techniques in a variety of media. Students will initially be encouraged to explore photography, collage, drawing and illustrative techniques, developing skills in the creation of imagery using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Initial practical explorations will lead on to more focused work where students will work on a given theme or topic.

Students will also practically explore the work of other designers, to use as inspiration for their own work as well as developing critical thinking skills.

The Graphic Communication course aims to develop students’ ability to communicate, provoke thought and elicit reaction from an audience. Students will explore a broad range of media and techniques, and illustrative approaches such as those for advertising, promotion and marketing. Contemporary and traditional artists’ and designers’ work are used as a source of inspiration for student’s own work and engage students in critical thinking. Students who enter onto AS/A level Graphic Communication will recognise and re-visit features of courses they have enjoyed at GCSE.

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Written work is limited to annotated notes which record student’s evaluation of work, and personal responses to the designers’ work.

Students are assessed continually throughout the course, where feedback provides the opportunity for students to improve work and subsequent grades.

Final assessment is in May.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in a GCSE Art subject (includes; Art & Design, Textiles, Graphic Communications, Photography or Three Dimensional Design). If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered. Linear best 8 score of 40+.

Component 2 - Externally Set Assignment Students will practically respond to a set exam question, a set of exam questions, with a 10 hour summative supervised exam at the end of the project.

Work completed will build on the individual strengths of the student, with more focused, practical skills and knowledge being extended from their previous portfolio work.

BTEC LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE/SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA IN 3D DESIGN ABOUT THE SUBJECT 3D Design is aimed at students who enjoy creative problem solving through the visual conceptualisation of ideas, 2 & 3D modelling and/or realising practical solutions. In doing so a broad range of specialist design skills will be developed together with an in depth knowledge of graphical techniques, computer based media, materials and craft based processes.

The emphasis is placed on the visualisation, practical exploration, realisation and testing of ideas.

Students, within the framework of the units covered throughout both years, are encouraged to explore their own interests whilst taking into account the needs of the consumer society.

There will be opportunities to explore specific areas of interest within the fields of product and/or architectural/Interior design as well as develop associated skills in graphical and computer based media. There will also be the possibility in year two to take part in a CAD award through Autodesk that would support University applications in terms of additional UCAS points.

The course provides the opportunity to progress into Architecture, Interior Design, CAD, Product Design, Furniture Design, Automotive Design, Construction, Design Management, Teaching and or Design Engineering.

COURSE CONTENT Year 1 (BTEC Certificate in 3D Design) During the first year students will compile a portfolio of coursework reflecting creative design based skills, knowledge of materials and processes and a range of practical outcomes through the completion of three distinctive units.

The course will divide into two routes with one focussing more on architecture and interior design and the other on 3D products ranging from the functional to aesthetic including automotive design.

Both will initially explore 3D design media, techniques and technology that underpins both routes. In the compilation of their portfolio students will make use of wide ranging graphical and CAD based processes, interactive use of on-line and library based research media as well as have access to well equipped design rooms and workshop facilities in the development and realisation of ideas. Each element of the coursework will be internally assessed and externally moderated resulting in the award of a Certificate in 3D Design at pass, merit or distinction level at the end of the first year.

Year 2 (BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in 3D Design) During the second year students will have the opportunity to extend their design skills, explore areas of personal interest through the identification of focused briefs and the practical

realisation of a major project. This year is made up from three units. The first unit will focus on communication in design and the techniques used by past and present architects and designers to create interesting and dynamic visual imagery. The next two units will be delivered together to form one major project with a practical outcome that may take the form of a complex model or fully functional prototype. Students will again be given the opportunity, in pursuing the theme of function versus forms, to pursue a Product focus, or an Architectural / Interior focus.

In the major project students will be expected to generate and develop ideas whilst working closely with a client and consulting, at key stages in the design process, with professional practitioners within their chosen field of interest. In addition they will also, at the start of the year, be given the opportunity to develop expertise in the use of industry standard CAD programmes such as Autodesk Inventor and /or Revit. Each element of the upper six coursework will be internally assessed and externally moderated resulting in the award of a Subsidiary Diploma in 3D Design at pass, merit or distinction level in the summer of the second year.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in a GCSE Art (includes: Art & Design, Textiles, Graphic Communications, Photography or Three Dimensional Design) or GCSE Design subject (Graphic Design, Product Design, Textile Design or Resistant Materials), if taken. If a GCSE Art or Design subject is not taken, a portfolio of art & design work will be considered.

Year 2 Component 1 - Personal Investigation This is a practical unit with written elements in which students are expected to develop a personal investigation based on an idea, issue, concept or theme. The work should be linked to the work of other Graphic Designers/Illustrators and students generate their own ideas in response to their chosen theme. Students will complete a compulsory 1,000 to 3,000 word assignment produced to support project progress. The topic or theme for this unit is of personal choice and is based on strengths and interests experienced at AS level.

Component 2 - Externally Set Assignment Students will practically respond to a set exam question to develop a range of work which concludes to an in depth final piece. Exploratory work in preparation for the production of a final piece will be approximately 8 weeks, with 15 hours of this work supervised under exam conditions.

After the examination period, when all work has been finally assessed, students display work within an exhibition space.

After external moderation, the exhibition is opened to all parents where success is celebrated through a private view evening with prize giving.

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This is a one year course during which students complete several units; 4 of the units are core units, and the additional 2 units make up the course. Students develop a creative portfolio of work that demonstrates their understanding of art and design processes. They will explore the work of professional artists & designers to influence their own ideas and to inspire their own work and development.

Contextual References in Art and Design Students will explore the work of other contemporary/historical artists through gallery visits, book and internet research.

Students will respond practically, exploring the visual language of artists as well as presenting research gathered from various sources. Students’ own work will form a personal response to the work of others.

Art, Design and Photography Students will explore and develop a range of techniques ((including drawing, graphic design and mixed media) in order to create their own art work and will develop an understanding of how art is used commercially. Students

FINE ART LINEAR A LEVEL ABOUT THE SUBJECT A level Fine Art is a traditional and long-standing subject that encompasses many approaches underpinning other Art disciplines. We teach core skills such as drawing, painting and printmaking, but also develop critical analysis, sculpture, photography, film and digital image making and build creative confidence in idea development that will give students the foundation to progress within a variety of creative sectors.

Many students combine academic ‘facilitating’ subjects with A level Fine Art as it is well-regarded by all universities but also allows students to demonstrate creative and practical ability. Our students achieve places from A Level Fine Art directly on to

will explore the use of digital imaging techniques that will enable them to develop work in a range of genres.

Using Ideas to Explore, Develop and Produce Art and Design This is part of a Final Project.

The unit will build on specialist skills such as ceramics, fine art, and graphic design work. Students will work to a project proposal where clear aims and objectives will be set. Work will be developed through a clear process, with students evaluating their own work.

This enables students to create a through and considered piece.

Students are assessed throughout the course, with firm dates for part and full deadlines; graded and 1:1 informal feedback provides the opportunity for students to improve work and subsequent grades.

Homework and independent study is an integral and essential part of the course.

Standard requirements for level 2.

prestigious Architecture Degree courses at Manchester, Sheffield and UCLAN amongst others, these courses valuing the range of confident drawing skills our course develops. Students also progress to a range of other HE courses including Fine Art, Primary Teaching, Advertising, Textiles and Animation plus other academic areas.

Year 1 Unit 1 - Coursework During this unit students will experiment with materials, developing skills and practical knowledge. They will be encouraged to become confident with a range of core materials and within the studio building both on their first-hand experience and that of learning about the practice of other artists, craftspeople and designers.

Final overall assessment is in early June.

Students will be encouraged to use their own sketchbooks and to propose and develop a personal outcome.

Unit 2 - Externally Set Assignment Students will respond practically to a broad starting point given by the examination board, producing a research portfolio including experimentation and idea development resulting in a personal outcome. 10 hours of the work will be supervised in exam conditions. Work completed will build on the individual strengths of the student.

Building an Art and Design Portfolio In this unit learners will be taught the skills required to undertake the building of their portfolio to act as a vehicle for supporting an application to employment or further study. In doing this they will learn how to evaluate their work as a whole, and consider the strengths and areas for development in their work.

This is quite an intense course as there is much to cover in one year. Therefore students need to be motivated, eager to learn new skills and organise their time well to meet deadlines.

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Our students have had exciting trips into Liverpool, Manchester and the chance to work with visiting artists such as Ian Murphy and to undertake Life Drawing sessions. We hope to encourage students to give visual shape to their thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas and to try to explore their own, and others’ ways of seeing the world.

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT The course aims to introduce students to a broad range of art and design skills. The work is largely practical but also includes recording processes and evaluating work in written form. In all units, students will work to an assignment brief, where ideas will be created for realistic environments and purposes.

On successful completion of this course students can progress on to an advanced level 3 BTEC National course in the art and design fields or onto a range of A/S and A level courses. The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate will prepare you well for both of these progression opportunities in terms of quality of work and organisation of workload.

ASSESSMENT The course is assessed entirely through the completion of coursework assignments graded at pass, merit or distinction.

A variety of teaching methods and learning styles are used such as practical realisations, independent research, presentations, case studies, external speakers and field trips.

Work is supported through access to high quality specialist facilities.

Year 2 Unit 3 - Coursework This is essentially a practical unit with an accompanying written element.

Students develop a personal, practical project based on an idea, issue, technique or theme of interest to them, building on their strengths from year 1; this is accompanied by a 1000-3000 word written study. The work for this unit is very much decided in partnership with the staff but driven by the interests of the student.

Unit 4 - Externally Set Assignment Students will respond practically to a broad starting point given by the examination board, producing a research portfolio including experimentation and idea development, this resulting in an ambitious personal outcome, the culmination of their practical achievements on the course. 15 hours of the work will be supervised in exam conditions.

After the examination period, students display work professionally within an exhibition space, open to all parents and friends, where success is celebrated.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in a GCSE Art subject (includes; Art & Design, Textiles, Graphic Communications, Photography or Three Dimensional Design). If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered.

Linear best 8 score of 40+.