This course commences in September and runs for two years.
This is a two year course and you will achieve a Level 3 Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication Diploma/Extended Diploma
This course provides an opportunity for you to explore and develop creativity within a structured programme of projects which are stimulating and challenging, providing a supportive transition from further to higher education.
This will provide a sound base of skills and knowledge but will also enhance self-confidence and reveal the potential career demands and opportunities that exist in the sector.
The Diploma course units are:
• The creative process
• Developing creative practice in 2D, 3D and 4D
• Responding to a set brief
The Extended Diploma units are:
• Research a specialist industry practice
• Specialist technical skills development
• Specialist creative outcome
Your work will be assessed against the University of Arts, London (UAL) grading criteria throughout the course, both internally and by an external moderator. At the end of each unit you will present a portfolio of work for grading. Live briefs will include formal presentation to the client. Your final major project is exhibited as part of the Arts Festival in June/July which is open to the public. In order to gain a full Extended Diploma, you must pass all the course units.
You will require a basic personal and portable kit of materials, equipment and printing at the cost of approximately £130. You will need to buy a kit for both the Diploma and Extended Diploma year. Your tutor will advise you on these.
Old Mill Lane campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX
Employment – This course can form the foundations for a range of creative occupations including Graphic Designer, Artist, Entrepreneur, Fashion or Textile Designer, Illustrator, Fine Artist, Interior Designer, Product, Jewellery or Ceramic Designer or Teacher.
Education – You could progress to university, studying a variety of art, design, fashion and crafts disciplines or other higher education pathways, including the Fine Art (BA) degree.
See what careers are available in the Art Graphics and Fashion sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
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