Art and Design

Course summary

What will I learn on this course? You will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of two-dimensional and/ or threedimensional media, processes and techniques. You will learn both traditional and new media and explore the use of drawing for different purposes, using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales. You will use sketchbooks/workbooks/journals to underpin your work where appropriate and explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples. This will be integral to the investigating and making processes. Your responses to these examples will be shown through practical and critical activities that demonstrate your understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. You will become aware of the four assessment objectives to be demonstrated in the context of the content and skills presented. You will also become aware of the importance of process as well as product. What careers and university courses could this course lead me to? If you have the skills and talent, an Art & Design degree can lead to a very exciting career. Particular job roles, as well as artist, include community worker, fashion designer, graphic designer, illustrator, textile manufacturer, advertising executive, multimedia worker and museum curator. Several professional organisations, such as Arts Council England, offer specialised positions for Art & Design graduates.