Semester 1
Academic English
This module focuses on speaking and listening, reading and vocabulary, writing and grammar, and academic writing. The aim is to build your confidence in communication.
Numeracy Skills
You will gain basic skills in counting, solving number problems, measuring, estimating, sorting, noticing patterns, and adding and subtracting numbers.
Creative Concepts
TBC
Seminar Sessions (Employability)
TBC
Semester 2
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication & Preparation and Progression in Art and Design
This module will cover topics including:
- Understanding cultural and gender differences
- Methods for planning, preparing and producing a major art and design project
- Preparing for exhibition.
Information Researching, Recording and Responding in Art & Design
During this module, you will learn how to undertake in-depth research while exploring many ways to record your findings. You will also learn how to respond to problems, enabling you to develop your skills, self-confidence and studio practice.
Media Experimentation in Art and Design
You will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of media – experimenting with both traditional and contemporary processes and techniques. You will gain an understanding of the potential and limitations of media, using critical review and reflection in the planning and development of your own ideas.
Semester 3
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication & Preparation and Progression in Art and Design
This module will cover topics including:
- Understanding cultural and gender differences
- Methods for planning, preparing and producing a major art and design project
- Preparing for exhibition.
Knowledge & Understanding of Creative Practice in Art & Design
You will develop an understanding of contemporary, cultural, social and historical contexts in art and design. This will help you develop your creative practice and make informed decisions about your pathway choices.
Personal Combined Experimental Studies in Art & Design
This module will cover topics including:
- Reviewing and reflecting on your own work
- Challenging previous thoughts, ideas and beliefs
- Health and safety requirements
- Record-keeping.
Extended Media Experimentation
You will explore your own ideas while experimenting with processes and techniques and discovering the characteristics and properties of selected media.