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always offered.” and support and guidance is to one tutorials when needed “The teachers give helpful one Details of all BTEC courses are accurate at time of print. However, some of these courses at Level 3 maybe subject to change prior to August 2017 in terms of course title, content and assessment methodology. These changes will be communicated via our website once they have been finalised by the awarding bodies.

art and design AT HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE 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 for one or more Linear A Level choices such as Fine Art, Graphic Communications, 3D Design or Textile Design and Photography, which complement and support other academic study, or select the more vocational BTEC Level 2 or Level 3 Diplomas in Art and Design.

The department is housed in the college’s Art and Media Centre and in specialist suites of studios purpose built for 3D Design and Photography.

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

In addition, there are often visiting professional arts practitioners who help students develop their professional understanding and practice 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.

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 BTEC Art and Design Foundation Diploma for students aged 18-19 preparing and strengthening portfolios for HE application or specific employment in Art and Design (please see separate L3/4 course leaflet).

MEET THE TEAM • • • • • • • • • • • • •

“My favourite thing about HNC are the one-to-one

Lydia Green Carol Sheward Matthew Bullock Vicky Close Susan Dobson Maria Eccles Jonathan Hood Claire Murray Beverley Rogerson Paul Maven Kate Masterson Ingram Roeder Andrew Burnham

tutorials you have with your teachers. Also on the 3D Design course you can relate the work to your personal interests.”

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.

will bramfitt School: Holmfirth High School Studied: BTEC L3 3D Design, A Level Maths and Physics Destination: Mechanical Design Engineering at the University of Glasgow

Lessons are structured yet studentcentred, and the department has year on year positive student feedback on the high quality of teaching, learning and assessment in this area.

btec level 3 foundation diploma/extended diploma in art and design ABOUT the subject The course aims to develop a broad range of vocational art and design skills within specialist areas such as art, graphic design, photography and 3D design. You will be introduced to a variety of media and techniques where you will have the opportunity to creatively apply a range of processes and use specialist equipment. You will study the work of other artists and designers and, throughout the course have the opportunity to develop a portfolio of work.

You will work in response to assignment briefs, where it is important to fulfil all the identified requirements; this may include a timescale 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 range of Art and Design disciplines in a vocational context. Students should progress from this course into a range of art and design careers, further training or take up higher education opportunities at university in Photography, Art, or Design specialisms such as Graphic, Interior or Product Design. Entry to the course will be supported and agreed over discussion of a portfolio of work supplied at interview.

course content The course is made up of a number of units which enable you to build experience in specific areas such as Art, Animation, 3D Crafts and Design, Graphics or Photography, therefore developing a broad and creative portfolio of work.

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 inform your own ideas and to inspire your own work and professional 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: Art, Mixed Media and Photography: you will explore and develop a range

of techniques including drawing and mixed practical 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 both of design and practical realisation of how these might be used to produce your own products, such as ceramics and sculptures.

Graphic Design and Animation: 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.

3D Design linear a level ABOUT the subject

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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.

Year 1: Developmental Coursework Component 1: Coursework During the first year students will compile a portfolio of coursework demonstrating creative design based skills, knowledge of materials and processes and a range of practical outcomes. 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. In the compilation of their portfolio, students will make use of wide ranging graphical and CAD based processes, interactive use of online 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.

ASSessment

Students are encouraged to explore their own interests whilst taking into account the needs of the consumer society, for example, Product Design, Architecture and/or Interior Design, as well as developing visualisation 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 is predominantly assessed through coursework assignments graded at pass, merit or distinction.

There are four externally assessed units in the core unit section, some of which will be undertaken in examination conditions.

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

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade C in a relevant GCSE Art or Design subject or a merit grade in a vocational equivalent.

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.

ASSessment Each element will be internally assessed and externally moderated. After the examination period, students display work professionally within an exhibition space, open to all parents and friends, where success is celebrated.

Students will respond practically to broad starting points, producing a research portfolio that includes experimentation and idea development. Some of the outcomes may be supervised in controlled conditions to allow students to gain experience of exam working. Projects completed will build on the individual strengths of the student. Each element will be internally assessed.

Year 2: Advanced Level Component 1: Coursework During the second year students will have the opportunity to extend their design skills and explore areas of personal interest through the

identification of client based briefs and the practical realisation of a major project. This could focus on Spatial Design, Product Design or Design Crafts. Students develop a personal, practical project based on an idea, issue, technique, concept or theme of interest to them, building on their strengths from year 1; this is accompanied by a 1000-3000 word written study, analysing an area of 3D Design which connects to their own practice.

Component 2: Externally Assessed 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. 15 hours of the work will be supervised in exam conditions. Work completed will build on the individual strengths of the student, and result in an ambitious, innovative and creative design outcome, the culmination of their practical achievements on the course.

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade C in a relevant GCSE Art or Design subject. If students have not taken a GCSE Art or Design subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered.

btec level 2 diploma in art in design 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 written recording of information, skills and processes and evaluating of practical work. In all units, students will work to an assignment brief, where pieces will be created for real life environments and purposes.

On successful completion of this course students can progress on to a Level 3 BTEC programme in Art and Design or onto other Level 3 BTEC courses.

The BTEC Level 2 in Art and Design will prepare you for these progression opportunities in terms of achieving a consistent quality of work and capably organising your unit portfolio.

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

One unit is set externally and assessed/ moderated externally.

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.

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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.

Contextual References in Art and Design Students will explore the work of other contemporary/historical artists and designers 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.

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, 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 thorough and considered piece.

This is a one year course during which students complete up to 8 units; 4 of these are core units, and one unit is externally set and taken in supervised, timed conditions. Students develop a creative portfolio of work that demonstrates their understanding of art and design processes. They will explore the work of professional artists and designers to influence their own ideas and to inspire their own work and development.

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

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.

specific entry criteria Standard requirements for Level 2 Diploma.

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION linear a level ABOUT the subject 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 both by hand and working with the latest industry standard computer software, developing a visual language 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 Linear A Level Graphic Communication will recognise and re-visit features of courses they have enjoyed at GCSE.

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade C in a relevant GCSE Art subject.

If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered.

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.

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Component 3 - 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 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 in first year.

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 be encouraged to explore photography, collage, drawing and illustrative techniques, developing skills in 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 explore the work of other designers, to use as inspiration for their own work as well as developing critical thinking skills.

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

Year 2: Advanced Level

Year 1: Developmental Coursework

Component 2 - Themed Project Students will practically respond to a set theme, producing a timed summative outcome. 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. Each element will be internally assessed.

Component 4 - Externally Set Assignment Students will practically respond to 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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Component 1 – Personal Investigation - 60% 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 in the first year.

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

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.

Year 2 Advanced Level

Year 1: Developmental Coursework

Component 2 – Themed Project Students are issued with a list of topics 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 under timed conditions.

Component 2 – Externally Set Assignment - 40% 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.

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.

ABOUT the subject A Level Fine Art is a traditional facilitating subject that encompasses many approaches underpinning other Art disciplines. We teach core skills such as drawing, painting and printmaking, develop critical analysis, sculpture, photography and digital image making skills and build creative confidence in idea development that give students the foundation to progress within a variety of creative sectors.

Many students combine other 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 directly on to prestigious Architecture Degree courses at Manchester, Sheffield and UCLAN amongst others.

These courses value 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 or Marketing, Fashion Design and Animation, in addition to other academic areas like English, Classics or Social Sciences.

Our students are offered cultural visits to Liverpool, Manchester or London, the opportunity to work with visiting artists such as Ian Murphy, and the chance to undertake practical enrichment like Life Drawing. 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.

fine art linear a level course content Year 1: Developmental Coursework During this unit students will experiment with materials, developing secure skills and practical knowledge.

Our aim is that they become confident with a range of core materials in the studio, building both on their firsthand experience and that of learning about the practice of other artists, craftspeople and designers. Students will learn to develop their own sketchbook practice and to propose and develop personal outcomes.

Students will respond practically to broad starting points over two units and then select from these a strong portfolio of work that sums up their achievements over the year. Work completed by this point should start to demonstrate the individual strengths of the student and form a starting point for planning their work in the second year. Each element will be internally assessed.

Year 2: Advanced Level Units Component 1: Personal Investigation (worth 60% of the total qualification) This component allows students opportunities to generate and develop ideas, research primary and contextual sources, experiment with media and refine ideas towards producing personal resolved outcome(s). It has two major elements: supporting studies /practical work and a personal study.

Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points.

btec level 3 extended certificate/diploma in art and design ABOUT the subject The course aims to develop a broad range of vocational art and design skills within specialist areas such as art, graphic design, photography and 3D design. You will be introduced to a variety of media and techniques where you will have the opportunity to creatively apply a range of processes and use specialist equipment. You will study the work of other artists and designers and, throughout the course have the opportunity to develop a portfolio of work.

This is equivalent to 2 A Levels. You will work in response to assignment briefs, where it is important to fulfil all the identified requirements; this may include a timescale 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.

In addition to the core units, you will also study specialist units that will develop your skills in a range of areas, which could include: • • •

The personal study contains critical analysis and contextual research in a minimum 1000 word study, which may contain integrated images. The personal study comprises 12% of the total qualification and is marked out of 18.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (worth 40% of the total qualification) This component is externally set by the exam board and requires the student to generate, develop and refine ideas and personal resolved outcome(s) in response to an externally set theme.

The paper is released on February 1st.

It incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15–hour period of sustained focus.

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 4 in GCSE English Language and grade C in a relevant GCSE Art subject.

If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered.

ASSessment Students are assessed at the end of the second year of the course, with firm dates for part and full deadlines.

Graded and 1:1 informal feedback provides the necessary context students need to improve work and subsequent grades. Homework and independent study is an integral and compulsory part of the course. Final overall assessment is in early June.

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade C in a relevant GCSE Art or Design subject or a merit grade in a vocational equivalent.

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course content Core and additional units make up the course and enable you to build experience in specific areas such as Art, Animation, 3D Crafts and Design, Graphics and Photography. This helps students develop a broad and creative portfolio of work.

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 inform your own ideas and to inspire your own work and professional development.

Art, Mixed Media and Photography 3D Crafts/Design Graphic Design and Animation

For further detail on each of the above, please see BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma in Art and Design on reverse.

The course is predominantly assessed through coursework assignments graded at pass, merit or distinction.

There are externally assessed units in the core unit section, some of which will be undertaken in examination conditions.

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.

photography linear a level ABOUT the subject

TEXTILE DESIGN linear a level ABOUT the subject 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 where the work of artists and designers are used to influence your own designs.

The course consists of mainly practical coursework projects with a timed exam project at the end of the second 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.

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 at the Lawrence Batley Theatre.

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade C in Textiles or a relevant GCSE Art subject. If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered.

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Photography is a very successful and popular course. It is a 100% digital course, delivered through the use of use of DLSRs and Adobe Creative Suite.

Students are encouraged to explore their own interests whilst studying this course. The course provides a natural progression for those who have studied Photography, Art and 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 various creative areas. Previous student destinations include the areas of fashion photography, photojournalism, advertising or commercial photography.

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade C in Photography or a relevant GCSE Art subject. If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered.

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

Year 1: Developmental Coursework 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. This work is presented in a suitable format and submitted for assessment.

During the second unit in the first year students will be required to respond to a theme. At this stage students should work in their preferred style of photography, consolidating knowledge and working more independently and confidently with their cameras.

Each element will be internally assessed.

Year 2: Advanced Level Component 1: Personal Investigation (worth 60% of the total qualification) This component allows students opportunities to generate and develop ideas, research primary and contextual sources, experiment with media

and refine ideas towards producing personal resolved outcome(s). Projects become more focused and students choose a particular area of photography to study. This component has two major elements: supporting studies/practical work and a personal study.

Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points.

The personal study includes a written study into a genre of photography such as still life, fashion photography, portraiture or conceptual photography.

This contains critical analysis and contextual research in a minimum 1000 – maximum 3000 word study, which may contain integrated images.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (worth 40% of the total qualification) This component is externally set by the exam board and requires the student to generate, develop and refine ideas and personal resolved outcome(s) in response to an externally set theme.

The paper is released on February 1st.

It incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15–hour period of sustained focus.

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