Vocational Pathways: Art and Design
90106
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- Balliol Road Campus
- Level:
- 1
Course Details
The Vocational Pathways courses at the College enables you to choose from a diverse range of courses;
- Information Technology
- Health and Social Care
- Caring for Children
- Hair and Beauty
- Art and Design
You will study two subjects in the first term and then choose one to pursue for the rest of the year, whilst improving your employability and study skills alongside your vocational subjects. The Vocational Pathways course gives you choices to shape your learning journey before fully committing to your next steps.
The Art and Design option provides an introduction to some of the key themes in art and design, enabling students to develop and apply their knowledge whilst also developing a range of relevant practical, communication and technical skills. The option incorporates aspects of drawing, painting, printmaking, fine art and project work.
The portfolio-based approach to assessment will support the development of communication skills such as extended writing and drafting, critical skills of analysis, team-working, working from a prescribed brief, working to deadlines presenting information effectively, accurately completing tasks and processes and study skills such as research and time management.
You will also have the ability to study towards your GCSEs in maths and English if you do not already have them.
- An introduction into materials, processes and skills in art and design
- An introduction into contextual research in art and design
- An introduction into communication skills in art and design
- How to solve 2D creative problems
- How to solve 3D creative problems
- How to solve time-based creative problems
- How to develop and produce your own art and design project
- Level 2 course
- Traineeship
- Apprenticeship
- Employment
Please call our Course Enquiry Team on 0151 353 4444 ext. 6938 or more information.
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Entry Requirements
How much will this course cost me?
Aged 16-18
Free.
Aged 19+
There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
Financial Support (all ages)
You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.
Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.
If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.
No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.
Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.
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