Media Art & Design - Art and Design Level 1 Study Programme

This creative and exciting pathway is aimed at broadening and expanding your specialist artistic art and design skills to a very high standard in areas such as drawing, design generation, painting, 3-dimensional design, printmaking, ceramics, surface design and digital applications. Working within a creative studio environment and IT suites, you will develop artistic knowledge, self-confidence, communication, time-management and presentation skills, resulting in a professional portfolio and body of work.

Exploring the work and ideas of other artists and designers is key to underpinning all assignment work and aiding independent idea generation and development.

What you will study

Examples of some of the units you may study are:

Level 1

• Drawing
• Design Generation
• Printmaking
• Surface Design
• 3-Dimensional Design

Level 2

• Creative Mark Making and Mixed Media Exploration
• Printmaking
• Observational Drawing
• Introduction to Colour Theory and Painting
• 3-Dimensional Design
• Time-based Media
• Photography and Photoshop

On completion of the above course with relevant entry requirements, progression opportunities include Level 3 qualifications in: Art and Design; Photography; Fashion and Textiles; Graphic Design.

Level 3

• Drawing from Observation
• Creative Illustration
• Printmaking
• Advanced Colour Theory and Painting
• 3-Dimensional Design
• Ceramics
• Time-based Media
• Photography
• Surface Pattern and Textiles
• Personal and Professional Development

You will be continually assessed by your tutors throughout the academic year, and an external moderator will verify and confirm your final grades.

Level 1 - will complete Units 1 – 6 which are graded at a Pass, and Unit 7 is graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction and will determine the overall grade for the course.

Level 2 - will complete Units 1 – 7 which are graded at a Pass, and Unit 8 is graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction and will determine the overall grade for the course.

Level 3 - year 1 will complete mandatory Units which are graded at a Pass, Merit or Distinction and 2 externally assessed units. Year 2 will complete further mandatory Units graded at a Pass, Merit or Distinction and 2 externally assessed units. The combination of grades from both years will determine the overall grade for the course.

Level 1
3 GCSEs at grade 9-1

Level 2
3 GCSEs at 9-3 including English or maths
OR
Level 1 Art and Design

Level 3
4 GCSEs 9-4, including English or Maths
OR
4 GCSEs at 9-4 and Level 2 Functional Skills in either English or Maths
OR
Successful completion of Level 2 or equivalent at Merit grade, plus GCSE English or Maths at grade 4 or Level 2 English or Maths

Further study

If you complete the course with an appropriate pass grade with maths and English you can progress through the levels.

This study programme offers progression to a variety of art-related courses. Our own Foundation Diploma in Art & Design is a recommended progression route, or you may wish to apply to a university. During the course we will explain all the possible options and support you through the application process.

Career Opportunities

A wide range of roles are available within the Art and Design industries such as Animator, Architect, Art Editor, Art Exhibition Organiser, Art Therapist, Cartographer, Cartoonist, Ceramic/Pottery maker, Fashion/Clothing Designer, Fine Artist, Goldsmith/Silversmith, Illustrator, Interior Designer, Landscape Architect, Model Maker, Multimedia Designer, Museum/Art Gallery Curator, Photographer, Sculptor, Technical Illustrator.