Unit 1 - Diagnostic Investigation into Creative Practice
Through studio
and workshop projects you will undertake a diagnostic investigation into visual
language and creative practices. This exploratory investigation will allow you
to become familiar with and experiment within a wide range of (art, design,
craft and media) creative disciplines as part of your journey to, or
reinforcement of, specialism in Unit 2 or Unit 3. You will learn how to
research and develop your ideas and how to evaluate and reflect on your progress
at relevant stages through reflective learning journals and online blogs.
Unit 2 - Developing Specialist Practice
The Foundation Diploma in Art and
Design course is designed to help you identify and specialise within your chosen
area of study, ultimately establishing a high-quality portfolio to prepare you
for interview to enter Higher Education and subsequent employment. You will
define your creative ambitions by encouraging a holistic approach to a range of
activities, which will support, contextualise and position your creative
endeavour within your chosen specialist practice.
Unit 3 - Consolidating Practice
The focus of the final unit is on further
development of your individuality and independence as you propose and realise
your final major project integrating planning, research, ideas, methods,
evaluation and reflection. Your project is displayed in the annual Arts
exhibition - open to the public, family and friends.
