UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media: Fine Art Pathway

During the course you will study in the following areas of art and design:

•     Mixed Media
•     Drawing and Illustration
•     3D and Surface Pattern
•     Printmaking
•     Painting
•     2D and 3D Design

You will have a weekly tutorial where your work will be looked at and monitored. Assessments take place at the end of each project and you will receive continuous support and feedback on your progress via tutorial. Your course will likely include the study of GCSE English and Mathematics

You will require a minimum of 3 GCSEs, including English and maths, at Grades 1-3.

Alternatively, successful completion of a relevant Entry 3 qualification and have achieved Entry 3 Functional Skills in English and maths.

We will also require a portfolio of current artwork. This could be examples of drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography, textiles, design etc. For some students, a strong portfolio can sometimes be considered as an alternative to formal qualifications.

Learning the basic skills within art and design will prepare to progress to higher level. You will also have the opportunity to gain the skills required to support employment applications within your tutorial sessions.

Bournemouth and Poole College is an approved Centre for UAL Awarding Body, UAL Level 1 Art, Design and Media.

All Level 1 students are encouraged to complete one week of external work experience as part of their course. 

On completion of this course, you could progress onto the UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design or there are options to go into employment/further training in an art or design-related field.

On this course, you will learn basic art and design skills that will enable you to progress to another higher qualification course. Studying GCSE English and Maths will provide you with the skills to help you apply for employment.

There are no tuition fees for eligible 16-18-year-old learners. The fee shown relates to course-specific costs, which may include additional course materials, equipment, uniform and educational visits.

You will be required to pay a £150 studio contribution fee per year to help cover resources used on the course as well as educational visits.

 

You will have access to Microsoft Teams, which will contain all of your project work, guidance and resources and this can be accessed anywhere via a computer, mobile phone or tablet. 

Awarding Body:
UAL (University Arts London)

Qualification:
Level 1 Diploma

Curriculum Area:
Creative, Digital, Tech and Service Industries - Art and Design