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Overview

The Level 1 Introductory Award in Art and Design introduces students to basic creative techniques and principles in visual arts, helping them develop foundational skills for further study or entry-level opportunities in the creative industry. 

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Course Content

In recent years the course has included:  

  • Printmaking  

  • Drawing  

  • Mixed media  

  • Model making  

  • an introduction to the ‘design cycle’ through a link with a local charity Roots4Life in Eltham and an externally set brief.  

  • Sketch-Up, Photoshop and other software.  

  • A personal project – this offers students the chance to explore potential pathway interests.  

Units  

In recent years the course has consisted of the following units:  

  • A2 Developing a Personal Progression Plan. This unit is combined with the college’s internal progression window whereby staff help students identify their preferred progression route and offer career advice.  

  • AD5 Creating an Art Image.   

Study Skills:  

Communication   

• Writing, speaking and listening to others   

• Using body language to help communication   

• Using communication for different purposes   

• Communicating in a variety of ways, including electronic and social media   

Working With Others   

• Setting common goals   

• Showing respect for others in the team and valuing their contributions   

• Listening to others in the team, being open-minded   

• Taking on roles and responsibilities   

Problem-Solving   

• Identifying issues by being able to examine information   

• Dealing with change   

• Decision-making to find solutions   

• Staying with a problem until it is resolved   

• Using IT to help solve problems   

Managing Information   

• Collecting and using information from different sources   

• Determining the relevance and accuracy of information   

• Organising information   

• Representing information in different ways   

• Using IT to present and store information   

Self-management and Development   

• Setting goals and planning ahead   

• Being proactive and flexible   

• Being resilient and able to work under pressure   

• Monitoring performance and devising  

 

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Requirements

To enrol in the Level 1 Award in Art & Design course, you’ll need: 

  • 5 GCSEs at grades 2 and 3, including English and maths.

  • A portfolio of experience is useful but not a necessity. 

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Careers

The natural progression point of this course is either a Level 1 Certificate or in rare instances, Level 2. 

Alternatively, you may want to gain experience in other vocational areas such as Catering, IT, Construction or Hair and Beauty at Level 1.

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