Art and Design 3D is distinguishable in this option by the emphasis placed upon the creative and functional response to a design brief or context. This course provides an exciting opportunity for learners to experiment with a range of materials and contexts, such as product design, body adornment and jewellery, architecture and ceramics. 3D Design will help you develop your own ideas and hands on modelling and product making opportunities to explore design communication and problem solving. Students are encouraged to design sustainably and incorporate three dimensional research, communication and analytical skills, including organisation and self-management, valuable to a huge range of careers. This is a creative course that allows you to design, make and model, environments, products and artefacts. 3D Design requires high levels of visual awareness, including drawing skills and the ability to work skilfully with tools and materials. You will create functional and decorative designs in response to given starting points or project briefs using a wide range of materials including wood, metals, plastics and ceramics. You will make things through traditional craft techniques and use modern technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing.
At least five GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above, all from the core subjects including Grade 4 in Art GCSE or a MERIT or DISTINCTION at BTEC Level 2 in an Art or Design subject. If you have not studied a creative visual course at GCSE, entry may also be made via portfolio/interview. You have the option of showing us the work you have done or there is a set project which you can undertake so that we can see your skills and gauge your enthusiasm to study this course.
The Personal Investigation counts for 60% of your A-level: This is a long coursework unit that is started during the first year and concluded during the second year. The Externally Set Assignment accounts for the remaining 40% and is set by the examining body (Eduqas). You will start your preparation for this in February of the second year and produce your final work in 15 hours (normally three days) under controlled conditions in the studio/workshop. Work is normally presented in an A3 sketchbook using a combination of digital and traditional presentation techniques. 3D work is usually in the form of test pieces, experiments, models and final outcomes.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fosse Way Campus, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 1XA |
Art and Design 3D is distinguishable in this option by the emphasis placed upon the creative and functional response to a design brief or context. This course provides an exciting opportunity for learners to experiment with a range of materials and contexts, such as product design, body adornment and jewellery, architecture and ceramics. 3D Design will help you develop your own ideas and hands on modelling and product making opportunities to explore design communication and problem solving. Students are encouraged to design sustainably and incorporate three dimensional research, communication and analytical skills, including organisation and self-management, valuable to a huge range of careers. This is a creative course that allows you to design, make and model, environments, products and artefacts. 3D Design requires high levels of visual awareness, including drawing skills and the ability to work skilfully with tools and materials. You will create functional and decorative designs in response to given starting points or project briefs using a wide range of materials including wood, metals, plastics and ceramics. You will make things through traditional craft techniques and use modern technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing.
At least five GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above, all from the core subjects including Grade 4 in Art GCSE or a MERIT or DISTINCTION at BTEC Level 2 in an Art or Design subject. If you have not studied a creative visual course at GCSE, entry may also be made via portfolio/interview. You have the option of showing us the work you have done or there is a set project which you can undertake so that we can see your skills and gauge your enthusiasm to study this course.
The Personal Investigation counts for 60% of your A-level: This is a long coursework unit that is started during the first year and concluded during the second year. The Externally Set Assignment accounts for the remaining 40% and is set by the examining body (Eduqas). You will start your preparation for this in February of the second year and produce your final work in 15 hours (normally three days) under controlled conditions in the studio/workshop. Work is normally presented in an A3 sketchbook using a combination of digital and traditional presentation techniques. 3D work is usually in the form of test pieces, experiments, models and final outcomes.