Art and Design
Newbury College - West Berkshire
01635845000
Monks Lane, Newbury, RG14 7TD
Course summary

Develop the skills and technical ability for a career in the art, design and media industries. Focus on specialist areas such as traditional and digital painting and drawing, printmaking and photography, 3D and graphics to build a portfolio of artwork through holistic, explorative, and creative teaching and learning approaches which support deep learning and skills development in preparation for progression into employment or higher education.

Entry requirements

Five GCSE passes at grade 4 (C) or above, preferably to include Maths and English or an equivalent vocational qualification at merit grade, and Functional Skills Maths and English, preferably at Level 2. Students aged 16 - 19, who have not yet achieved grade 4 (C) in GCSE Maths and English, will study Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English as part of their course. All applications will also be considered based on prior experience in creative practice. Some experience in creative practice such as researching, observational drawing, photography, recording ideas and thoughts and developing ideas is desirable. You can demonstrate your potential to succeed by sharing examples of personal, physical, or digital creative artwork, such as a portfolio of artwork, a selection of successful photographs, a personal sketchbook or online artwork.

How you'll be assessed

This programme is 100% internally assessed. You will be provided with written formative feedback during the exploratory phase of the programme. Summative assessment will be provided once, against all the assessment criteria, at the end of the confirmatory phase of the programme.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMonks Lane, Newbury, RG14 7TD