Course details
NOTE: This course has already started.
Course Title:
APPLY NOW - Art & Design Level 2 Award
Course Number:
APPLY004
Venue:
Kedleston Road Training Centre
Learning Area:
Level:
Start Date:
20 March 2024
End Date:
24 July 2024
Session Time(s):
09:30 - 12:30Total Hours:
48
Class Size:
Between 8 and 14 learners
Who is this course for
If you have a passion for art and would like to gain a
qualification, this course is designed for:
Trainees preparing for
employment;
All those looking to enhance their
professional development or enhance their career prospects;
For people who
would like to develop their art skills at level 2.
If you have previously achieved an Art and Design qualification at Level 2 or above, you will not be able to attend this course.
What are the entry requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a Level 1 qualification in Art and Design.
At DALS, we offer courses that would support you in
developing your art skills. Those are:
Drawing for Beginners in
person.
Drawing and Watercolour Painting online.
Watercolours and Painting
in person.
What will I be learning
This qualification course is divided into 3 units:
Use materials, tools and equipment to develop techniques (3
credits).
Develop Art and Design ideas (4 credits)
Create, present and
review final art and design item (3 credits)
The objectives of this qualification are:
Develop your creativity, by familiarising with the creative process, what
steps are involved and how to review and improve your creative
process.
Organise your artwork in a chronological manner, in an art
book.
Develop an understanding of health and safety, related to the tools
used.
How will I be assessed and supported
You will have to:
Collect your artworks in an art book,
as evidence of your learning, progress and development.
Complete 4
assessments, one per each unit.
Collect the assessment sheets in a ring
binder.
Your tutor will be giving you feedback in class, by observing your
work and homework brought in class each week.
You will have an Individual
Learning Plan, you will use this document to reflect
upon your learning. Your tutor will be using it too, to give you written
feedback and guidance on how to progress and further improve your
artworks.
What do I need to bring?
For your assessments: an A4 ring binder and plastic pockets
to collect your assessment sheets.
For your artworks: either an A4 or an A3
sketchbook and double sided tape to stick your artworks on it.
For
drawing:
A basic set of pencils, from 2H to 6B.
A sketchpad, possibly an
A4.
A simple rubber and possibly a putty rubber.
For painting:
A basic
set of watercolours (12 half pans).
A set of 3 rounded pointy brushed (one
small, one medium and one large).
Masking tape.
Old towel or kitchen
paper.
A pot for your water.
A pad for basic exercises (200gr).
A
cold-pressed 250gr or 300gr watercolour pad.
Your tutor will let you know
if/when there is anything else that we will be using.
This course excepts
that candidates will use their own tools and equipment. This will allow you to
keep working at home to complete your works.
For your artworks, you are
expected to explore with a range of tools and equipment. You will be working
with your own selection of tools and equipment.
Finally, lots of enthusiasm,
patience and willingness to explore and learn!
Any additional costs?
There is a tuition fee and exam fee with NCFE, please ask the provider for details.
What can this course lead to
Once successfully achieved this qualification, you may carry
on your studies by enrolling on a Level 2 Certificate in Art and
Design.
Alongside, you can develop your art skills by attending one of the
following courses:
Drawing for Beginners - in person.
Drawing and
Watercolour - online.
Watercolours class - in person
Kedleston Road Training Centre
Address:
Kedleston Road Training Centre, 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT
Phone: 01332 956370
Enrol Now
Online
You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
Enrol Now
In person
You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:
Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.
Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN
Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.
Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE
Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm
Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT
Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.
By telephone
Enquiries: 01332 956565
By Email
DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
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Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.