Start Date
- September 2027, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
This course covers a broad range of exciting artistic processes. We spend a lot of time in the art rooms, experimenting with many different methods and materials.
Students work towards the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 1 Art, Design and Media Diploma during one year of study.
The course enables you to:
- Be introduced to the materials and processes used in art, design and media, and the skills necessary to record and express ideas
- Be aware of how contextual research is used to support creative activities
- Be introduced to the communication skills used in support of creative activities and develop an understanding of the role that communication skills play in informing and developing ideas
- Use previously acquired skills, knowledge and understanding to explore and resolve 2D, 3D and time-based creative problems
- Demonstrate personal strengths in art, design and media and to use the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in previous units.
In addition to your main programme, you will develop your English and maths; working towards your Grade 4. Please check our English and Maths page for further information.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Public art exhibitions
Our students get the opportunity to show off their talents to family, friends, the public and local employers at our public art exhibition at the end of each year
Exclusive facilities
Students have access to exclusive facilities in our state-of-the-art Creative Arts building including print/dye room, fashion and textiles studios, a photographic studio and dark room
University of the Arts London
All of our creative arts courses are awarded by the University of the Arts London
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements:
- You will need to achieve four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English language and maths
- A grade 3 or above is also required for GCSE art or equivalent.
Additional requirements:
- You will need to attend an interview and art journal review, which forms a core part of the selection process.
How You Will Be Assessed
This course is 100% coursework assessed - with no written exams!
This course is assessed through a series of projects that are designed to broaden your skills, experience and expertise. The projects are multi-disciplinary and require you to work collaboratively and pro-actively with fellow students as well as external clients and stakeholders. A final end-point assessment (commonly referred to as the final project) decides your overall grade for the year, which is graded as pass/merit, or distinction.
Course Progression
On successful completion of this course, you may gain direct entry onto Art and Design Diploma Level 2.
Alternatively, you can apply for alternative Level 2 courses that my better suit your career aims, such as Creative Media Production and Games Design.
Where Your Course Can Take You
City College Norwich is a member of the University of the Arts London Progression Partnership, which promotes the recruitment of talented, creative students from high quality further education institutions to UAL degree level courses. The course team also work with local and national higher education providers such as NUA, Suffolk One, Bradford School of Art and Central St Martins to ensure that our students are ready and prepared for their next step.
City College Norwich also has an outstanding Apprenticeship Team who can provide advice and guidance for students wishing to follow an Apprenticeship route into the industry.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16 to 18 on 31st August before the start of your course, your tuition fees will be free. If you are aged 19 and over, please contact the Advice Shop for more information by email at information@ccn.ac.uk or by calling 01603 773773.
You will need to provide your own basic art equipment, with a list provided during induction. A basic laptop, Chrome Book or tablet would really help throughout this course. Students pay for enrichment trips and educational visits during the academic year. International trips are optional and are at additional cost payable by the student.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Public art exhibitions
Our students get the opportunity to show off their talents to family, friends, the public and local employers at our public art exhibition at the end of each year
Exclusive facilities
Students have access to exclusive facilities in our state-of-the-art Creative Arts building including print/dye room, fashion and textiles studios, a photographic studio and dark room
University of the Arts London
All of our creative arts courses are awarded by the University of the Arts London
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