This one year course is designed to prepare you to progress on the Extended Diploma in the second year, and then to Higher Education or for a career in Art & Design.
This course will give you the opportunity to sample a wide variety of materials, techniques and processes in order to help you formulate ideas and decide which area of Art & Design you might wish to pursue. They will help you to develop an understanding of visual language and give you a broad foundation in visual and technical Art & Design Skills, in both two and three dimensions. The Subsidiary Diploma is equivalent to 1 GCE A Levels grade A*-C. The Extended Diploma, studied in the following second year, is equivalent to 3 GCE A Level grade A*-C.
WHAT WILL I DO?
During this course you will complete a series of practical projects in both two and three dimensions using a variety of materials, techniques and processes. You will study many areas of Art & Design including: Fine Art, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, 3D Design, Graphic Design and 4D Time-Based Media. You will also learn about how other artists made their work, how to research in order to generate ideas and how to analyse artwork. You will also develop your visual awareness and drawing ability. There are no examinations on this course, instead you will be graded on each project and these marks will add together to give you your final grade. You will also be expected to study English and Mathematics Functional Skills.
As an Art & Design student you will have access to all of our Art, Design & Media facilities, which include dedicated studios for Art & Design, Ceramics and Print. A Film & Television Studio and Video Editing Suites. A Photography Studio, Black & White Dark Room, Developing Suite and Apple Mac Suites.
The Subsidiary Diploma is studied full time for one year. Should you wish to progress, the full Extended Diploma is studied full-time for second year, normally from September to June.
4 GCSE’s at grade A*-C (one of which would normally be Art) and a portfolio of work which demonstrates your enthusiasm for the subject. You should also have a good school reference, including a good attendance record, which you should bring with you to your interview.
You must also pass a diagnostic screener in English at Level 2.
Successful completion of the course would allow you to progress to the Extended Diploma in Art and Design, and then on to Higher Education to study any aspect of Art & Design.
Should you decide to enter the world of employment the Subsidiary Diploma is equivalent to 1 GCE A Levels grade A*-C. The Extended Diploma, studied in the following second year, is equivalent to 3 GCE A Level grade A*-C.
Full time Courses are free for those who are under 19 on 31 August of the year they start their course. For others, fees may vary depending on personal circumstances. Please enquire for details.
Full time Courses are free for those who are under 19 on 31 August of the year they start their course. For others, fees may vary depending on personal circumstances. Please enquire for details.
In 2010/11 fees will not exceed £700.00.
International and EU Students, please contact the International Office on +44 (0)1205 313212 or enquiry@boston.ac.uk for details on Fees.
There is a studio fee of £30.00, payable by November, and you may be asked to pay for educational visits. You will also be expected to provide your own personal media materials e.g. mini DV tapes, SD cards, external hard drives, camera film, printing costs.
Where courses last for more than one year only the first year’s fees are shown.
You can apply for this course by applying online, by filling out an application form from the College prospectus or by contacting the Information Officer on 01205 313218 for further information.
The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.