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Course area
Art and Design
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1

Course introduction

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This course is perfect if you would like to gain knowledge and skills of different ceramics processes and techniques and extend your research and development with the intent of using this to inform your own self directed project of ceramics work. 

You will start the course with a series of ceramic workshops to build your skills and knowledge of ceramic processes and techniques. After the workshops, you’ll work to a brief to research, plan and develop ideas for a ceramic project. You will use your sketchbook as a way of evidencing your progress and work; developing design ideas, reflecting on your practical work and evaluating your outcomes. 

You will receive an induction to our well resourced ceramic studio, excellent tutor teaching, new knowledge and skills in ceramics, and opportunities to develop your creativity.

Basic materials will be provided on the course. If you want to develop your work further, you can purchase art materials at our Art Shop based at 25 Stoney Street, as well as additional clay from our ceramics department. 

Course information

NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft 

There are no formal entry requirements, however a commitment to the course, which has exam based criteria associated with it in order to pass, is essential. You must be aged 19+.

This course is for people who would like to gain an accredited qualification from their course. Students will work to NCFE criteria in order to build a portfolio of evidence to submit to the exam board. You will be supported and guided to do this by the course tutor. 

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  • Alternative short courses

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Potential Earnings

£64,650.85

Average Earnings

£34,571.20

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

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People in these occupations design construction projects, prepare technical drawings and blueprints, survey land, and plan land use.

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Skills

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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