BTEC Art & Design - Diploma in Foundation Studies - Level 3

BTEC Art & Design - Diploma in Foundation Studies - Level 3

Description

You will explore and develop ideas through a broad range of
techniques and processes in many subjects including:

3D Design
Digital Imaging
Fashion, Textiles
Fine Art
Graphic Communication
Lens Based Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture

The College resource areas are well equipped and supported by technical staff, enabling you to take advantage of all the workshops and resource areas during the course. A multi-disciplinary approach to 2D/3D studies allows for resources to be used in combination, reinforcing the integrated nature of the studies.

The course is supported by a contextual studies programme dealing with issues key to historical and contemporary art media and design practice. This involves a lecture and seminar programme designed to aid studio practice.

Progression

The course has a very high rate of progression into Higher Education, including Foundation Degree and Degree level. Although recognised as an access route and preparation for Higher Education entry, the course also functions as a discrete analytical experience. This enables learners to apply and transfer skills to a wider range of career
pathways.

The main fields of development are:

Fine Art
Graphic Design/Illustration/Animation
Media Studies
3D Design (Product, Furniture, Interior)
Textile and Fashion Design

The course is designed to facilitate your ambition to study at some of the best and most appropriate Art, Design and Media institutions in the country, including Glasgow School of Art, Edinburgh, Brighton,Blackpool and The London Institute, as well as Harrogate Colleges own range of HE programmes.

Additional Information

This course is an exciting, intensive, fast moving programme
involving continuous assessment and close working relationships between students and tutors. You will have a personal tutor and a tutorial group for support.

The first stage of the course is primarily analytical, concentrating on a fundamental studies programme of 2D and 3D work through structured projects. Supported further by educational study visits both in the UK and abroad. In the second stage there is a greater emphasis on specialist studies. This involves a progressive programme of projects allowing your individual character and ambitions to develop. This course prepares you for porfolio construction and the UCAS interview process.

A need for self-motivated ideas and practice is instrumental in the transition to a third stage, which confirms a chosen specialism. The culmination of these studies, which coincides with your application to your chosen University or Harrogate College, involves staff and
students working together to devise a final major project, which will form part of the Art, Design and Media Summer Exhibition at the end of the course.

Harrogate College has excellent workshops, studios,
equipment and resources to fully support the Diploma in Foundation Studies. A studio fee will be payable at enrolment. Advice on materials will be provided at interview.

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Course Name	Qualification	College
BTEC Art & Design - Diploma in Foundation Studies - Level 3	EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma in Foundation Studies	Harrogate