Do you possess a lively, enquiring mind? Do you enjoy developing your ideas through making and utilising a range of processes towards a final project? During the 3D Design course, you will learn to develop design solutions, exploring the power of computer-aided design and emerging technologies as a creative tool. The course is structured to support and develop your confidence and individual strengths, from traditional model making and studio-based skills through to more commercial methods of manufacturing, allowing for a broad and creative approach to design. You will participate in a range of varied and challenging workshops developing fundamental skills and knowledge integral to the world of Three-Dimensional Design.
Preferably GCSE Art/Design Technology/Engineering Grade 4 or above and a keen interest in design and developing your creativity.
Component 1: Personal Investigation - Internally Assessed 60% of A Level - The Personal Investigation consists of a major in-depth, practical, critical and theoretical investigative project/theme-based portfolio. Learners will be required to carry out an extended critical and contextual analysis (1000-word minimum requirement). Component 2: Externally Set Assignment - Internally Assessed 40% of A Level - Learners will be required to independently develop a personal response to one of a varied range of stimuli. Learners will develop their response during a preparatory study period culminating in a 15 hour sustained focus study. • Independent work is fundamental to the course; at least 50% of all work assessed should have happened outside the classroom. • Homework is set weekly. Initially it is set by lecturers and will be tightly specified and closely linked to class workshops; it will be monitored regularly. As the course develops you will be required to set your own homework/independent work based on agreed learning needs. • Your ongoing work will be assessed in lessons through focused 1:1 discussion. Sketchbook work will be assessed regularly for reflective, thoughtful, analytical critical evaluation and annotation. Emphasis is upon the development towards a final piece, through observation and technical, aesthetic and conceptual refinement. • You will also be assessed against how your research of art, craft, design, media and technologies in contemporary and past societies and cultures improves your own understanding and practice. • Discussions and presentations are a vital part of our assessment process and you will be expected to contribute to these during your lessons.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | College Road, Truro, TR1 3XX |
Do you possess a lively, enquiring mind? Do you enjoy developing your ideas through making and utilising a range of processes towards a final project? During the 3D Design course, you will learn to develop design solutions, exploring the power of computer-aided design and emerging technologies as a creative tool. The course is structured to support and develop your confidence and individual strengths, from traditional model making and studio-based skills through to more commercial methods of manufacturing, allowing for a broad and creative approach to design. You will participate in a range of varied and challenging workshops developing fundamental skills and knowledge integral to the world of Three-Dimensional Design.
Preferably GCSE Art/Design Technology/Engineering Grade 4 or above and a keen interest in design and developing your creativity.
Component 1: Personal Investigation - Internally Assessed 60% of A Level - The Personal Investigation consists of a major in-depth, practical, critical and theoretical investigative project/theme-based portfolio. Learners will be required to carry out an extended critical and contextual analysis (1000-word minimum requirement). Component 2: Externally Set Assignment - Internally Assessed 40% of A Level - Learners will be required to independently develop a personal response to one of a varied range of stimuli. Learners will develop their response during a preparatory study period culminating in a 15 hour sustained focus study. • Independent work is fundamental to the course; at least 50% of all work assessed should have happened outside the classroom. • Homework is set weekly. Initially it is set by lecturers and will be tightly specified and closely linked to class workshops; it will be monitored regularly. As the course develops you will be required to set your own homework/independent work based on agreed learning needs. • Your ongoing work will be assessed in lessons through focused 1:1 discussion. Sketchbook work will be assessed regularly for reflective, thoughtful, analytical critical evaluation and annotation. Emphasis is upon the development towards a final piece, through observation and technical, aesthetic and conceptual refinement. • You will also be assessed against how your research of art, craft, design, media and technologies in contemporary and past societies and cultures improves your own understanding and practice. • Discussions and presentations are a vital part of our assessment process and you will be expected to contribute to these during your lessons.