Specification Aims

This qualification specifically aims to:

• Develop learner’s knowledge and understanding of art and design
• Develop learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing employability within the art and design sector
• Develop learner’s ability to work effectively in different art and design environments
• Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of the art and design environment, art and design practice and demonstrate practical skills, techniques and processes through working on art and design briefs
• Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding which learners will need to undertake further education opportunities or enter employment
• Promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by relating teaching and assessment to real organisations

List of Unit Titles

• Unit 1 Planning and researching for art and design briefs
• Unit 2 Exploring media, materials and techniques
• Unit 3 Realising art and design ideas
• Unit 4 Presenting and displaying work
• Unit 5 Exploring photography
• Unit 6 Exploring fashion and textiles
• Unit 7 Exploring graphic design
• Unit 8 Exploring the work of others
• Unit 9 Exploring 3D design
• Unit 10 Exploring Fine Art
• Unit 11 Introduction to career planning for the art and design industry
• Unit 12 Work experience in the art and design industry