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Key details

Course area
Art and Design
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Other
Start date
End date
Wednesday 19th May 2027
Time
9:30 am - 12:15 pm
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees
£60.00
Additional costs
£40.00
Course code
Parent course code:C056757 Child course code: Q056758
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Course introduction

This course if perfect for you if you would like to develop your mixed media skills and explore working in a sketchbook to document your creative process. 

Throughout the course you will learn a variety of techniques and processes which you can use to develop work in your sketchbooks.  You will work with a range of materials such as paints, inks and printing  to produce different pieces of work, with the tutor guiding you through each task.  

This course will give you the opportunity to build on the principles of working with mixed media and will lead to the development of a realised and considered sketchbook of work. 

You will receive an induction into our well resourced art and design department, as well supportive tutoring, new knowledge and skills in material use, and opportunities to develop your creativity.

Please note: Due to the high demand of these part time courses, if you start a course but can no longer carry on, you will not be eligible for a full course refund. If you enrol on a course and the start date passes, you will not be eligible for a course material fee refund. If you get remitted fees and attend your course for free, if you do not attend the first two sessions without letting the tutor know or without valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the course. Many thanks for your understanding.

The difference in price of the courses is informed by the type of qualification you will receive at the end, they are not defined by the course weeks or course title. You can find more information on the qualification type by scrolling down this page. For each qualification type there will be a different workload, different workbooks to complete and with some there may some required independent study to ensure you are able to meet the requirements of the qualification. The price of the course is an indication of this. It is up to you which qualification you would prefer and for how long you would like to study. Financial support is available to a range of our adult courses so please check if you eligible: Fee and funding support for students aged 19+. Each qualification type can only be studied once, so please check this information before enrolling.

These qualification types are being piloted for this year to best support learners and develop their skills. If you have any feedback regarding these then please contact us on ArtAndDesign@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk 

Course information

Term 1: NCFE Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development 

Term 2/3: NCFE Entry 3 Award in Creative Craft 

Term 1: There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Term 2/3: There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+. You cannot return to this course if you already have completed the NCFE Creative Craft Entry 3 qualification previously. There are alternative new course options for you to apply to instead. 

Progression from Term 1: Once you have completed this course you can progress onto one of our NCFE Creative Craft courses if you have not already attained this qualifications, or the NCFE Creative Crafts Award Level 1. 

Progression from Term 2/3: Once you have completed this course you can progress onto one of our NCFE E3  courses if you have not already attained these qualifications, or the NCFE Creative Crafts Award Level 1. 

Basic materials will be provided on the course such as paper and some drawing materials, which will be allocated out by staff for each student.

Students can buy additional materials from our Art Shop at 25 Stoney Street. 

We politely ask that students arrive to the studio no earlier than 5 minutes before the class to give staff enough time to set up for the session - if you are early you are able to wait comfortably in our reception area at 25 Stoney Street. 

Careers related to this course

Artists

Potential Earnings

£53,123.39

Average Earnings

£29,763.68

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

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

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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