Key details
- Course area
- Art and Design
- Student type
- 16 - 18 courses
- Course type
-
Full-time Further Education course
- Course level
-
Entry Level
- Start date
- Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Location
- 25 Stoney Street 25 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LP
- Course code
- Parent course code:C051919 Child course code: Q051920
Course introduction
This course is perfect if you would like to further your study in Art and Design. It is ideal if you maybe lack some confidence or have low level GCSE qualifications that are below the criteria for Level 1 and Level 2 Art.
It is ideal if you need support and are interested in developing your all round Art and Design skills while continuing to study English and Maths.
You will have a general introduction to the Art and Design industry with a varied focus on developing the skills required to work in the industry.
Creative skills will include: drawing, painting, print making, sculpture to name but a few.
You will develop your English, Maths, and study skills with the art and design curriculum running throughout all aspects of study. You will specifically develop your skills in time management, communication, research, writing, designing, organising your projects and meeting deadlines.
Course information
1 year
College Certificate
You must have 4 GCSEs at grades 1 - 9 and have an interest in Art and Design. This must include a grade 1 or above in both GCSE English Language and Maths.
You will be assessed by project-based assignments.
You can progress to other Art and Design courses.
Careers related to this course
Select career:
Artists
Potential Earnings
£64,650.85
Average Earnings
£34,571.20
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Architecture and Planning
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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