Course Overview

Entry requirements

Grade 4 English Language GCSE, Grade 4 Maths GCSE, 5 GCSEs at grade (9-4) including Maths AND English, A relevant GCSE Art & Design Subject (4) If there is no prior attainment at Level 2 in Art & Design relevant qualifications then the student must provide evidence of a work portfolio.

Course information

This course will offer you the opportunity to develop the conceptual, technical and critical skills required to succeed in the creative industries. You will become an innovative and experimental artist/maker and critical thinker. You will be encouraged to explore innovative ways of using a range of media and processes, including print-making, sculpture, photography and time-based media.

You can expect to:

Build an individualised portfolio of wide ranging practical work
Explore a variety of media and develop an ability to express observations and ideas in visual form
Participate in trips to galleries and work with professional artists
Develop analytical skills and knowledge of critical and contemporary issues in Art and Design

The course is designed to be flexible and suit the needs of the individual student. It may be studied alongside any of our creative courses, including Photography, Graphics or any of the Creative Media courses. Analytical courses such as Philosophy, Sociology and Government and Politics are also complementary.

How you are assessed

60% Coursework, 40% Exam
Why study at NCC?

Throughout this course you will have the opportunity to develop your individual creativity through the application of technology and hand-made approaches. Whilst on the course you will explore the possibilities of not only what does art mean? But also what can art do? And where can art be? This course provides wide-ranging opportunities for those with an enthusiasm for visual art, and suits people with imagination, self-discipline and an enquiring mind. After induction, you will undertake a range of individualised projects focussing on areas that are of personal interest to you.

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Dates

Start: 01/09/2025

End: 02/07/2027

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Dates

Start: 01/09/2025

End: 09/07/2027

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What Can This Course Lead To

Progress to university, further study or employment.

This course provides students with a portfolio for progression to Foundation Diploma and degree level courses in a wide range of creative arts and design subjects. We have links with Central St Martins, London School of Fashion, Camberwell College of Arts, Chelsea College of Arts, Middlesex University, Ravensbourne and the University of East London. Fine Art can lead to a wide variety of careers including graphic design, fashion and textiles, architecture and theatre or interior design.

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