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Ideal if: you'd like to explore many areas of art and design before choosing an area in which to specialise.
You'll learn: drawing, fine art, painting and elements of sculpture and surface design, graphic design and illustration, photography, printmaking and contextual studies.
Expect to: develop a great and broad portfolio of work that can support your application to a higher education course, to start your own business or enter employment.
You'll love: dedicated studio space five days a week to work on projects and live assignment briefs. As well as our iMac suites and close links with artists in the industry.
This course covers a broad range of topics relevant to the art and design industry.
This is a level 3 course in art and design that covers a wide range of topics including:
Gloucestershire College has excellent facilities, and specialised staff with industry experience. You will take part in live assignment briefs and have the chance to be part of a variety of trips.
The College has close links with artists, for example PJ Crook (our honorary Vice President) and Russell Haines and many of our lecturers are also artists within their own right. We forge close links with industry including local galleries and exhibition space for students to show their work. You will enjoy large, light working spaces, a dedicated fashion room at our Cheltenham Campus, print room, darkroom, life drawing studio, photography studio and digital art suites (both Mac and PC).
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
The general progression route for our Art and Design (Level 3) programme is:
Graphic Design (Level 4 and 5) Higher National Certificate/Diploma
Or
Photography (Level 4 and 5) Higher National Certificate/Diploma
Or
Employment in industry
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Working in the creative industries is challenging but exciting, and presents all kinds of job opportunities spanning fine arts, graphics, interior design, music, performing arts, photography, radio and television.
Gloucestershire College is part of an elite group of the best arts and media providers in the county. In fact, we’ve got a long history of producing successful students. We are proud of our industry connections with world-renowned and local artists, as well as employers who are actively involved with the College.
Through these links, we are able to provide invaluable work experience through live project briefs and exciting joint events. Trips are embedded throughout our creative courses to inspire you and broaden your experience. In recent years, our students have travelled to Amsterdam, Cannes, London, Milan, New York and Paris with their course.
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