Art and Design

LEVEL 2 (UAL)

This is a full time programme which is studied over one year.

You will develop your skills in Drawing, Painting, 3D, and Graphics, gaining a contextual understanding of Art and Design styles and Art movements. You will have the opportunity to take part in exhibitions. You will also have the chance to gain individual industry work experience.

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KEY TOPICS

• 2D and 3D visual language materials, techniques and technology

• drawing and design exploration

• graphics, textiles and 3D design

YOU WILL

• create your own art portfolio and Design work

• develop your research skills

• visit galleries and exhibitions

• develop your critical skills

• meet with professional artists and designers -previous students have worked with 3D animators, storyboard artists, printmakers and fashion designers

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• Entry Requirements

  Successful completion of a broad range of GCSEs

  These must include:

  • English Language or Maths at grade 3

  • one other art related subject at grade 3

  All students on a Level 2 course will also be studying towards GCSE Maths and or English if they have a grade 3 or below at GCSE.

• Assessment

  Assessment methods include:

  • Coursework

• Why study at NewVIc?

  Be part of a welcoming community of artists, performers, designers, and makers. Experiment, take creative risks and hone your craft. Study is creative and projects are thought provoking and exciting. The spaces that you learn in reflect the quality studios found in the professional industry.

  Professional creative practice

  • Exhibit your work, present ideas and perform to audiences throughout the country.

  • Live briefs will be at the heart of your daily creativity. You will have the chance to take part in collaborative projects to meet real life creative challenges.

  • Your workshops and projects will be led by recognised industry professional artists.

  • Take part in regular visits to world-class creative institutions and colleges in London and beyond.

  • Receive many professional networking opportunities to support your career.

  Unique links

  • BBC

  • ITV

  • Plexal

  • Adobe

  • Slade School of Art

  • UAL colleges

  • UEL creative department

  • Newham Heritage

  Expert practitioners

  All areas of creative life are represented in our eclectic and talented team, all of whom bring a wide range of industry experience as freelance artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, choreographers and directors.

  You will receive first class technical support in all creative areas. The Visual and Performing Arts team have professional experience in a wide range of specialisms such as AV design, puppetry, 3D materials, textiles and fashion design, carpentry, illustration, set design, physical theatre and sound design.

• How we support you

  Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

  We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

  Our specialist teams can help with:

  • Learning difficulties

  • Physical and sensory disabilities

  • Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties

  • Mental health, counselling and wellbeing

  • Exam access arrangements

  • Money, finance and bursary advice

  • Careers advice, job and university applications

• Next steps

  This course will enable you to progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design or you may apply for jobs in design-related areas, apprenticeships and work based-training.

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