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Art & Design (Extended Diploma) Level 3

Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Exam Board: UAL
Duration: 2 Years
Costs: Purchase of materials plus optional visits to exhibitions. Upfront cost for a 'Starter Pack'. To include pen nib and holder, masking tape, craft knife, sketching pencils, fine liner, brushes, lino cutting tool, scissors, glue stick and A6 sketchbook at a
Entry Requirements: English grade 4, Maths grade 4, GCSE in Art & Design grade 5. Plus two grade 4s. Applicants are required to produce pictures of a portfolio prior to interview.
Curriculum Leader: Sarah Wilson

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course, equivalent to three A Levels, is ideal preparation for students keen to study Art at a higher level or pursue a career in the industry. Working in our purpose-built art studios, you will benefit from the input of both full-time staff and visiting artists and designers.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Before You Start

You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.

Year 1

In year one you will work on a flexible introductory core programme of visual studies, integrated individual and group projects and workshop practice in both 2D and 3D of which drawing is an integral part. Contextual studies, information technology and professional practice also form a vital part of the course. This will culminate in a final project which will be exhibited in the College.

Year 2

During your second year you will select a pathway in which to specialise from any of the units covered (Painting, sculpture, graphic design, illustration, 3D design, fashion and textiles, photography or animation) and produce a final major project. Within this, research and development and a written statement of intentions are important elements. Work is internally assessed at the end of each unit and externally moderated.

LIFE AFTER HENLEY

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ENRICHMENT

Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichment per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Learn more about our application process here.