Course Overview
The purpose of these qualifications is to develop the transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed for learners to progress to further study and ultimately to employment.
As a Level 1 qualification the pass standard requires learners to complete routine, simple and directed tasks by applying their knowledge and skills. It is expected that learners complete tasks fully under supervision, direction or with guidance. At merit and distinction levels, learners may be expected to complete tasks in greater detail or with greater confidence or independence.
The development of transferable and sector skills is the main focus. We intend for every learner to have the opportunity to develop key transferable skills through both core and sector units. This will help learners to appreciate how the transferable skills they develop in their core units can be contextualised in the sector they are studying. On completion of their course, learners will have developed a set of transferable and sector skills that will benefit them whatever their chosen progression route.
Learners must complete all Core :-
Unit A1: Being Organised /Core
Unit A2: Developing a Personal Progression Plan / core
Unit A3: Working with Others /core
Unit A4: Researching a Topic/ core
Six units will be chosen by tutors from the list below:-
Unit AD5: Creating an Art Image
Unit AD6: Creating a 3D Art Object
Unit AD7: Presenting an Image Using a Camera
Unit AD8: Designing a Product
Unit AD9: Planning and Marketing an Exhibition
Unit AD10: Creating a Mood Board
Unit AD11: Creating an Artefact Using Clay
Unit AD12: Creating Print
You’ll be assessed through assignments, tasks and practical assessments.
You will also be required to study Maths and English GCSE to Grade C (if not already achieved)/Essential Skills Wales to a required level.
There are no formal requirements. However, an interest in learning about the different vocational areas is necessary.
You’ll need to be motivated, hardworking and willing to try new things in the vocational area of art and creative media. There’ll be an expectation that you practise skills and techniques in realistic work environments within college, allowing you to build on your employability skills. Attendance and punctuality for all sessions is a compulsory requirement of this course.
Successful completion of this course could allow you to continue onto Level 2 in Art & Media or employment in your chosen field.
There requirement is 4 GCSE’s E grade or below and an interest and aptitude in the creative area.
You’ll be expected to purchase some materials to support your learning, such as a sketchbook. Additional costs could be incurred during the year for educational visits.
