About the Course

The course provides a supportive and engaging programme of study which will give you a solid grounding in a basic range of methods and approaches fundamental to all good drawing practice. The course is run as a sequential programme of study; in each session you will develop drawings which have a particular focus and which are linked to the previous session. If you already possess some experience and confidence in drawing, the course will give you the opportunity to refresh and extend your understanding and awareness. The Drawing Tutor leading the programme is a highly qualified lecturer with significant experience teaching at FE and HE level.

Course Content

The course content will focus on a range of observational drawing methods and techniques, including shape, tone, composition, mark making and measurement. You will produce a portfolio of drawings, mainly from primary sources, i.e. still life, studio set ups, life model, domestic interiors, urban environment etc.

Success Story

Leisure courses have been running at City College for a number of years. Many of the students complete a range of different courses due to the ‘relaxed and friendly atmosphere’. Some students have progressed onto studying full time art and design courses turning their interest into a recognised qualification. Leisure and Pleasure courses offer the opportunity for learners to explore working with new skills and techniques.

Entry Requirements

There are no academic entry requirements other than a commitment to the course and an ambition to develop your creative ability, skills and confidence in this important area of Art & Design.

Learning Style

In Art and Design learning is centred around practical work which takes place in the dedicated studio space and in various workshops which include specific 3D and photographic Studios. In common with most art and design courses we make use a range of teaching methods, crits/reviews of work, seminars and tutorials. In each session, in every class, tutors are present to guide and support your work and your ideas and help you progress and achieve. We want you to get into the habit of discussing, of debating, your own work and ideas and the work of others. Fostering and sharing a positive, supportive and open learning environment and culture  is very important to us and to your success on the course.

Equipment Requirements

You will need to provide an A3 sketchbook/notebook and a basic range of drawing media including; drawing pencils (B, 2B, 3B, 4B and 6B), range of coloured pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, fineliner pen, eraser, fixative. Drawing paper will be provided. The drawing studio is fully equipped with easels, drawing boards etc.

Assessment

There is no assessment attached, this course is designed for fun and pleasure. Your tutor will offer support and guidance throughout the course providing feedback to develop your skills.

Progression

The course acts as an initial step into the wide and expanding range of art and design activities and opportunities. For students the next step could be a course with a qualification attached, this could include an Award, Certificate or Subsidiary Diploma.  This could lead to a career (including where required further study at BA, MA and PhD level), in any area of art and design; graphic design, illustration, fine art, fashion, textiles, 3D design, interior design, animation, art history, digital media, curator-ship, art journalism, teaching etc. The scope for potential career destinations within the world of art and design is virtually unlimited.

Enrolment Instructions

Applications can be made via the web page by clicking on ‘apply now’. To complete enrolment please either pop into College or contact the Information and Advice Team on (023) 8048 4848 to arrange an over the phone enrolment.

You will need to bring a form of identification along with you  to complete enrolment.

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About the Course

This  drawing workshop is suitable for students with previous experience and confidence in life drawing who wish to practice and extend their skills and techniques and gain an increased critical understanding of their drawing practice. The tutor taking the class  has significant experience of teaching drawing and will provide a challenging and stimulating programme of practical study and review of work, with some additional contextual referencing in the form of a short PowerPoint presentation.

Course Content

This drawing workshop is suitable for students with previous experience and confidence in life drawing who wish to practice and extend their skills and techniques and gain an increased critical understanding of their drawing practice. The tutor taking the class has significant experience of teaching drawing and will provide a challenging and stimulating programme of practical study and review of work, with some additional contextual referencing in the form of a short PowerPoint presentation.

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The course is suitable for beginners to those with some experience. Everyone can draw; they just need guidance and technical knowledge. The tutor will guide you in the use of materials and media. You will be encouraged to develop your skills through observational drawing and experimenting with a variety of materials. The emphasis will be on enjoying your newly developed skills through a series of weekly workshops.

Course Content

 On the course help will be given with materials and tools. You will work with materials such as pencils, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, wax crayons and water based paints. You will learn how to use composition, colour, tone, texture and perspective to produce a picture.  These techniques will then be applied to a variety of subjects. The topics to be covered will include:

Landscapes, Seascapes, water and reflections, architecture, still life, the figure, portraits and botanical studies.   

Success Story

Leisure courses have been running at City College for a number of years. Many of the students complete a range of different courses due to the ‘relaxed and friendly atmosphere’. Some students have progressed onto studying full time art and design courses turning their interest into a recognised qualification. Leisure and Pleasure courses offer the opportunity for learners to explore working with new skills and techniques.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements on the Leisure for Pleasure course, only an interest to learn and develop knowledge in the subject, commitment to the course and enthusiasm.

Learning Style

In Art and Design learning is centred around practical work which takes place in the dedicated studio space and in various workshops which include specific 3D and photographic Studios. In common with most art and design courses we make use a range of teaching methods, critique/reviews of work, seminars and tutorials. In each session, in every class, tutors are present to guide and support your work and your ideas and help you progress and achieve. We want you to get into the habit of discussing, of debating, your own work and ideas and the work of others. Fostering and sharing a positive, supportive and open learning environment and culture  is very important to us and to your success on the course.

Equipment Requirements

All specialist equipment and materials will be provided by the College. It is suggested that students bring a sketchbook or notepad and some drawing equipment; this is to keep a record of any notes and may also be used to develop creative ideas.

There may be times when specific additional materials can be purchased; this will be discussed by your course tutor on your first session.

Assessment

There is no assessment attached, this course is designed for fun and pleasure. Your tutor will offer support and guidance throughout the course providing feedback to develop your skills.

Progression

The course acts as an initial step into the wide and expanding range of art and design activities and opportunities. For students the next step could be a course with a qualification attached, this could include an Award, Certificate or Subsidiary Diploma.  This could lead to a career (including where required further study at BA, MA and PhD level), in any area of art and design; graphic design, illustration, fine art, fashion, textiles, 3D design, interior design, animation, art history, digital media, curatorships, art journalism, teaching etc. The scope for potential career destinations within the world of art and design is virtually unlimited.

Enrolment Instructions

Applications can be made via the web page by clicking on ‘apply now’. To complete enrolment please either pop into College or contact the Information and Advice Team on (023) 8048 4848 to arrange an over the phone enrolment.

You will need to bring a form of identification along with you to complete enrolment.

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The Pre-degree Foundation course is an intensive and memorable learning experience.  You will be introduced to a broad range of art and design areas, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, 3D design, animation, photography, digital media, textiles and fashion. The course will provide you with an educational experience which will help you to develop your own sense of personal direction and enable you to produce a substantial and high quality portfolio of work in your chosen area of specialism. The course tutors have significant expertise and experience in their particular specialist areas and will support and guide you to make informed decisions about which area of Art and Design you wish to specialise in at BA level and will best suit your ambitions and ability.On the Foundation course we place strong emphasis on the ideas and attitudes which underlie the different areas of art and design. We expect you to develop a sense of where you stand within the broad range of cultural ideas that provide the context for contemporary artists and designers. We do not undervalue practical skills and techniques; these will be introduced to you as and where appropriate, but we feel they should be placed in their proper context. This means that you will often be given considerable latitude in your responses, but that we will be questioning and discussing critically the development of your work and ideas and expecting you to do the same.

Course Content

The course is run over a 32 week  teaching year and comprises ten units, four of which are mandatory plus six optional units. A very large part of the teaching on the course comes in the form of projects. The initial stages of the course are preparatory and diagnostic and you will undertake a broad and challenging sequence of project work and workshops.  In the Pre-Christmas section of the course you will undertake a series of workshops and projects which will help you build up a portfolio of work and give you an understanding of the nature and potential of areas of specialist study that are available to you.  After Christmas you will choose three areas of study; your selected specialist area of study and two further areas of study and will then devote most of your time to extending and developing your increasingly personal interests and building the portfolio you will take for interview at BA level.

Success Story

The course has been running at City College for eight years. It has a proven success rate for student progression onto a wide range of Art and Design degree level courses, both locally and at a broad range of universities throughout the UK. The Foundation course is the standard preferred route into BA Art and Design courses and acts as a vitally important and highly valued stepping stone onto HE programmes. Tutors working on BA courses very much prefer applicants who have successfully completed a Foundation year. It is also true to say that the vast majority of Art and Design students look back on their Foundation year with fond memories and warm appreciation. The Foundation course is a pivotal and highly valued educational experience.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for the course are five GCSE passes at C or above plus one A-level (normally in an art or design related subject), or equivalent qualifications  You will also need to show a portfolio of work, at interview, demonstrating a range of your skills, ability and potential. Your portfolio should ideally include drawing, photography, mixed media work and evidence of research and writing ability.  

Applications from mature students will be reviewed on an individual basis. Formal qualifications are not an entry requirement, however you will need to show a portfolio of work and provide a satisfactory previous school or work report. You will also need to to show a strong commitment and interest in Art and Design.

Learning Style

In Art and Design learning is centred around practical work which takes place in the dedicated studio space and in various workshops. Practical work is augmented and supported by contextual studies and art history. In common with most art and design courses we make use a range of teaching methods, including lectures, reviews of work, seminars, tutorials, self directed study days and study trips. In a typical week you may, for example, attend a contextual studies seminar, receive a one to one tutorial, undertake several sessions working on projects in the studio, develop work in the 3D workshop and attend a photography class. In each session, in every class, tutors are present to guide and support your work and your ideas and help you progress and achieve. On the Foundation course we want you to get into the habit of discussing, of debating, your own work and ideas and the work of others. Fostering and sharing a positive, supportive and open learning environment and culture  is very important to us and to your success on the course.

Equipment Requirements

A wide variety of art and design specialist equipment is used throughout the year.  Students are expected to provide basic equipment and most expendable materials.  The college will provide some basic items.  A full list is available on request but will vary in cost depending on specialist pathway interest.  Students may also purchase a range of basic art equipment from the college shop at cost price.  A detailed list with prices will be issued at enrolment.

Assessment

Assessment is an important and integral part of the learning process and throughout the course you will receive continuous feedback about how your work is progressing through formative and summative assessments. In the final stage of the course you will devote significant time to developing and exhibiting a major project of work. Your Foundation Diploma assessment will be based on this work which will be graded at pass, merit or distinction. Throughout the course individual and group  critiques, as well as one to one tutorials, are used regularly by course tutors to provide you with useful and comprehensive advice and guidance about your work.

Progression

The course acts as an initial vitally important stepping stone onto a wide and expanding range of art and design activities and opportunities. For the majority of students the next step after Foundation is to take up specialist study on a chosen BA Art and Design programme.  This could lead to a career (including where required further study at MA and PhD level), in any area of art and design; graphic design, illustration, fine art, fashion, textiles, 3D design, interior design, animation, art history, digital media, curatorship, art journalism, teaching etc. The scope for potential career destinations within the world of art and design is virtully unlimited with the Foundation year providing the all important initial building block. 

Additional Information

The Foundation course is a one year full time programme.   Sessions times start at 9.00 am typically around 4.00pm.  Timetabled sessions are spread throughout the week. Time and resources are available for students to undertake self directed study during the week at college.  Students should aim to duplicate guided taught hours in their own time. If you are under 19 at the start of the course, and studying a full time course, there are no tuition / exam fees. If you are over 19, you are liable for tuition / exam fees – please contact Student Services.

Enrolment Instructions

In the first instance you should look at the College website; www.Southampton-city.ac.uk. Open days are timetabled throughout the year. Normally you will be invited for a portfolio interview at the College - these normally take place in the Spring term. Interviews are conducted by either the Course Leader or a Course tutor and involve looking at your portfolio of work together and discussing your ideas, your skills, your ambitions etc. Essentially we are looking for students who have at least the minimum required qualifications in place but who also can show us their enthusiasm, their sense of committment and their potential.

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City College wants you to exceed your expectations by delivering outstanding teaching and learning by practitioners of the arts.

Whether you are continuing your studies here, returning to education to further your career, or an employer looking to upskill your staff, an HNC/HND offers you a flexible approach.

This is a course that would particularly benefit those with a desire to work in the Creative Arts industry or are currently working within the profession. The course structure is designed to develop the skills and confidence necessary for either vocational or educational progression. You will work within a well structured area of delivery and group development, but will also be encouraged to develop individual practice. You will, of course, be fully supported throughout your time with us, but will also be expected to work and study autonomously in order to gain personal inspiration for your projects.

The aims of the course are to encourage and nurture creative and technical skills in those with a desire to learn skills and knowledge related to Art and Design with a view to progression onto higher education or employment within the field. Prior knowledge will be assessed and existing strengths built on as you develop new skills as the course progresses. Should you wish to progress to further study within HE, your tutors will assist you to produce a portfolio of work for this purpose. The course provides a solid grounding in the disciplines required for effective creative practice including opportunities to work with more traditional design methods, drawing, painting, textiles, fashion, photography, printing, graphics and sculpture/3D methods. You will later be given the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities in a range of techniques, skills and areas of work in a chosen ‘preference’ of Art and Design. 

The course will culminate in an exhibition which will give you the opportunity to showcase your work in a professional setting to the public, local employers and HE institutions.

Financially an HNC/HND is a far more cost effective than a degree. Given the high level of attainment set for the qualification, it is also considered that a HNC/HND in Art and Design will enable learners to go straight into employment.

Course Content

1 year course studying, 9 Units over the year; of which 4 are mandatory.  Professional practice is included, which will support you in seeking employment within the creative industries

Entry Requirements

A level 3 qualification in art, design, photography, media or other relevant subject area. Ideally a Foundation Diploma or a Extended Diploma.

Good creative skills evidenced through a current portfolio of work which must be presented at interview.

GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.

?Mature students who have worked or are working in the creative arts

Learning Style

Mainly practical with some written units

Equipment Requirements

This will be discussed at the interview

Assessment

Continuous assessment with  internal and external verification. No written exams

Progression

Successful students can progress on to the Higher National Diploma (HND) course at City College.

Additional Information

Candidates may be eligible to apply for funding from Student Finance Direct.  Please take the time to read the information outlining what you can apply for - generally Tuition Fees and a Maintenance Grant.  Application are made online use attached link:  www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk

Enrolment Instructions

Students are required to attend an interview with the Course Team.  Please complete the online application and for more details and to book your place, please call the Information & Advice team on 023 8048 4848

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