The Art, Design and Fashion Level 2 course teaches learners important underpinning skills of research, problem solving and working to an art, design and fashion brief.
The course is supported by regular trips to galleries and museums as well as location research trips. There is also a developing programme of artist/designer and employer talks, and opportunities for work experience, volunteering and live projects.
All students are involved in setting up and exhibiting in the end of year exhibition.
Through tutorial sessions, you will be supported to enhance wider employability skills including project management, teamwork, research, communication and presentation skills alongside your time management.
Waltham Forest College is putting sustainability at the heart of everything that we do, and in this course, you will learn practices that support pollution prevention, ecosystem management and environmental protection. Our creative courses also incorporate and promote green skills and sustainability. Art & Design and Fashion students produce projects on climate change, recycling and upcycling, and our Media students support the College's green agenda by submitting their work digitally throughout the duration of the course.
This is a Study Programme scheduled over 3 days per week and will be a mixture of theory, practical and online lessons.
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Sector Overview
The UK's creative industries boast a range of interesting and exciting careers for those looking to enter a thriving and innovative sector, with opportunities ranging from jobs involved with arts, culture and design to working in video gaming or the media.
The creative industries bring together arrange of sub-sectors involved with economic activities that all have creativity at their centre. From fashion, crafts and visual arts to music, publishing, TV, radio and film, these are all part of what's known as the UK's creative economy.
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
- 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or above including maths and English, or Progression from a relevant Level 1 qualification
You will be required to attend an informal interview which may include completing an assessment based on your prior qualifications.
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What will I study?
This course consists of the following modules:
- Creative problem solving
- 2D visual language
- 3D visual language
- Fashion and textiles
- Working in the art & design industry
- Using ideas to explore creative processes, skills and methods
- Develop and produce art & design outcomes
- Building an art & design portfolio
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
- Project-based assignment briefs
- Final Major Project
- Practical assessment
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Enrichment
To further enhance your progression, you will actively participate in community projects, such as the Griffin Flag Project or take part in the BFI Film Academy workshops.
You will be involved in taking part in trips and visits to relevant museum exhibitions such as The Tate Britain and William Morris Gallery.
You will also have access to key employers that will deliver guest lectures to build your industry knowledge and contacts.
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Work Experience
You must complete 36 hours (1 week) of external work placement which is an essential part of the programme. Some of the opportunities will include placements with employers such as House of Publishers, Waltham Forest Music School and Walthamstow Pumphouse.
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Progression opportunities
This course will lead to:
- Level 3 course in art & design, fashion or digital media
- Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Employment in entry-level roles in the Creative Industries Sector
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Alumni
Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 96% of learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.