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Its on paper but ill photograph the pages and post later today.

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For this design I have decided to draw gold patterns all the way around the cup because I thought drawing in pens would be the best media to use on this material. I like how if you press harder it created a slight indent or holes in the cup.

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For this idea I decided to look at different characters that I could draw going round th cup because I thought it could add a more humorous and colourful design to the plain cup.
I added the 'NO WORDS TO BE NEEDED' quote because I thought that it was interesting to have something that doesnt get explained to keep people wondering why it was written.

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Cheeming Boey:
He is a Malaysian artist of Chinese descent. Primarily known for his last name 'Boey',he is well recognized for his foam cups that he creates illustrations on.

He is a game designer and cartoonist, and Boey has worked as:

1. Bicycle designer

2. Animator

3. Author

4. Host

5. Teacher

6. Engineer

The choice of media that he uses is typically black sharpies on styrofoam cups, which he decided to do when he was in a coffee shop and had a sudden urge to draw something.

Detailed doodling is what he does the most which is one of the reasons for me looking at this artists style. I really like how he takes a plain boring every day object and makes it into a unique designed art piece by doing something so simple and original.

I think that this style would go well onto one of my own cup designs because I prefer drawing myself and think it's both simple and creative.

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This task was to manipulate the object however I was stuck on what to do with them as there was so many possibilities. I decided to try a technique I hadn't rally done before because I thought it will be interesting and inspired from the artist.
Looking at it after I had finished I think it could have been more creative or detailed.

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What 'Mesh' is:

A barrier made of connected strands of metal, fiber or other flexible/ductile materials.

A mesh is similar to a web/net in the attached woven strands.

It can have an interlaced structure

Knit woven or knotted fabric of open texture

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BBC History of Art in Three Colours 3of3 - WHITE

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What options I could potentially have:

University

Job

Another course

HNC/ HND

Apprenticeship

Foundation?

Once I have completed this level 3 course, I would really hope to continue my studies on the creative arts departments, however I am unsure of where or how I will be doing this.

I have thought about going to university and studying one of the art courses so that I have the chances to develop and further my artist abilities because art is something I have strong interests for.

However I have worries about how I will  be able to cope financially because I'm currently struggling with how things are due to not having a job yet, which I am looking for along side my course. If I go to university I know that I would have alot to pay off which I think is going to be a huge factor to consider because I might not be capable.

I also know that the travelling would not help me in this particula  situation, although I have learnt by doing my research that I could get help for paying to go university but I would like to think and consider other options before deciding.

My second option would have to be finding an apprenticeship in a creative subject because that way I would be able to continue learning while having an income to help me in the future.

Other options such as going into full time/ part time work have came across my mind but at the same time I know it would mean not being able to do anything I am passionate about.

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In this image I have drawn a staircase going into a spiral kind of clock because the theme of 'Where do good ideas come from?',gave me the answer of all around us all the time.
I wanted to try incorporat  diffent ideas such as the astronaut because it is there to represent that good ideas can come from having your own personal space.
I have included the quotes that stood out the most to me.

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Notes from the videos on "Where Do Good Ideas Come From?"

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Notes from the videos on "Where Do Good Ideas Come From?"

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Steve Johnson:

He spent 5 years studying the question.

We want to be more creative we want to come up with better ideas, we want our organisations to he more inovative."

What are the spaces that have historicall  led to unusual routes of creativity and innovation?

Great ideas almost never come at a moment of great insight.
Most important ideas take a long time.

Good ideas normally come from a collision of smaller hunches.

Chance favours the connected minds.

Tim Burners Lee worked on the project for 10 years.

Recurring patterns.

Overwealmed = less satisfied thoughts.

Change is development.

Innocents Inspires:

Dan Germain is the head of creative things at innocent and he introduced 6 people =

1. John Paul Flintoff who is a writer/perfomer and he said that "it's not only the brain that comes up with ideas but the body. Dont try hard, infect dont try at all just do it."

2. Nathan 'flutebox' Lee who is a flute beat boxer.

3. Sonny Green is a street poet who believes that "parts of the brain spark certain things."

4. Benjamjn Zephaniah is a poet who said a similar thing to Benjamin "when you are being creative a part of the sparks up like a little electric pulse."

5. Kate Moross is an artist who likes simple things and thinks that "simplicity is crucial, being obvious is fine.

6. Rob Da Bank? Is a DJ and founder of bestival, believe  that "unless you have a fear of failure, the ability to create is not there."

David lynch 1 and 2:

Everything we do starts with an idea. We dont know what to do unless we have an idea.

Catch ideas like how you would catch fish.

Catch them by daydreaming or by places around you.

More pieces of ideas form something bigger like a puzzle.

There are no original ideas.
IDEAS.

Suffering cramps the creative flow.

Ideas come on like a tv inside your head.

One idea can be a fragment.

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Edgar Artis

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What is a mobius strip?=
In maths a mobius strip, band or loop is a surface with only one side and only one boundary curve. It is the simplest non- orientable surface and can be realized as a ruled surface, invented by August Ferdinand Möbius and Johann Benedict Listing in 1858.

Interesting why? Properties or uses?

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Idea one:
Cut out design

I decided I wanted to cut sections out because I thought it will create a cool window effect. And then the reason behind the floral like design was that I really like drawing floral patterns and it turned out really good. I thought that it was a solid idea until it was all cut out and photographed but then later on it soon ripped because the cut out sections were too close to the edge.

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Mini comic strip

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John Cullen creates work that features both artwork and entertainment. He is mostly known for creating comic strips, which he decided to turn into a mobius strip.

He wanted to find a way, in which he could turn his drawings into an actual physical object, that would have to be 'Manipulated' by the readers to see the whole thing.

Cullen has presented the comic mobius strip in a clear way because he has not twisted it too many times and he uses black and white which allows him to take the focus off of the colours and put the focus onto the designs.

I really like how he has done this so I think it is very successful and unique, even though some of his comics are based from other stories that he changes to make his own.

His work will inspire some of my ideas because I want people to have to focus on what it on the design and look at how it all fits together. I think creating a mini comic story could be effective because it has a more inventive approach to the work.

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Experiments pages one and two:

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Experiments page three

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One: tea staining
(Drying i will upload asap)

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Two:
For tho piece I used the watercolour paints over wax crayons on cardboard but the card wasnt the best material as it made the colours look kind of dark and dirty looking which I could have avoided if I had some plain white card instead. However the wax did resist the watercolour so that the drawing would show through so it was a successful piece.

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I'll upload a completed image later on when its fully complete!
Three: paint gone through the cross stitch grid
(Dots)

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https://thecoffeemonsters.com/

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I found that this booklet was not very helpful for me in writing a personal statement only for the fact that I didn't know what to write in each box.

I didn't complete this book because I was struggling with it.

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A blackout poem is when a poet takes a marker to an already established text, like in newspapers, and starts removing words until a poem is formed.

To create blackout poems you have to make a box around the words you chose and start to make sentences or phrases of your choice. When you have done this you have to then in your own way get rid of the rest for example scribbling it all out.

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My first idea for the blackout poetry is to find a text that I can understand easily and then look for words that I think can work with the theme well.

For this poem I have used a black ink pen to draw a box around the chosen words and the scribble the rest of the text out. The reason for scribbling it all out is because it empathize the theme more and highlights the positive and negative words more, adding a deep and meaningful feel to the poem.

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The idea behind this piece it that it speaks about life and how "it is not death" so I decided to pick out words which create a happier feel to the idea of death after life.

I have used red to represent the love or anger you could potentially have, and drawn a tree with the gravestone in front because I wanted to show that even though it might be negative and sad it could also become something new. The tree grows where the gravestone is so its adding life where there wasn't.

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Austin Kleon

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Concrete poetry is an arrangement of linguisitic elements in which the typographical effect is more important in conveying the meaning, rather than the verbal significance.

It is sometimes referred to as visual poetry, a term that has now developed a meaning of it's own.

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For this design I wanted to have the focus be on the number on aswell as creating a poem inside it.
I decided to use more words for the last design because I thought it would bring a more meaningful sense to it instead of just having the one words that tells you what the visual is.

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Anatol Knotek

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Here I have drawn a couple of different ideas that I thought could be successful in differnt ways.
I have drawn one colourful twisted font and one black and white which I changed to add a colour border as I'd didnt stand out too well.

I like the different fonts and ways of presenting the text itself, aswell and the idea of doing something more unique.

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What I have done for my first design, is coloured it in so that it creates a tie dye effect and done the same on the back so that when it is stuck together it just looks like a spiral of colours.

I really like how bright and eye catching this design is and it is successful in a way that it all stays together and has to be manipulated to read.
However one thing that could have been improved about this piece was that the letters could have had a tiny border around then because when I cut it out it didnt all hold together.

As a solution to this, i ended up having to use double sided tape to stick some letters to each other, which acturally worked really well.

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Other photos of the tie dye mobius strip when it was stuck together and from differnt view points.

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Other photos of the tie dye mobius strip when it was stuck together and from differnt view points.

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I had no idea what to write and hadn't had help much or feedback on this. I'll update and change whats wrote once I've got help.

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Observational sketches of my mobius strip 

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Gaslighting is form of emotional abuse that is seen in abusive relationships. It's the act of manipulating a person by forcing them to question their thoughts, memories and events occurring around them.

The term gaslighting originated from the British play/film Gas Light in 1938. This term is now used in a clinical psychological literature as well as in political commentary and philosophy.

In the play the husband uses the gas lights to dim his own lights, which he then makes his wife believe it was all in her imagination when she had asked about them. The term is used to refer to that specific type of manipulation and is well know for it.

https://www.kenwright.com/portfolio/gaslight/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2018/04/05/what-is-gaslighting-7443188/amp/

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I still need to read these fully

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/18/donald-trump-media-manipulation-tactics

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/donald-trump-is-gaslighting-america

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I wanted to draw so ideas that would show people being gaslight or people who are gaslighting others.
I leaned more towards the idea of being controlled and tricked into thinking the wrong things and how it can make you feel.
I also tried to consider the actual words themselves (gas lighting).
In terms of presentation I think the ideas could be better if they had better shading and colours used with more time spent.

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I have decided to do acrylic painting on old cds because I think it's a creative use of the cds aswell as painting on a surface that is not a canvas or piece of paper.

I think these worked out really well however I took a while for the paints to dry which ment I had to keep waiting for layers to dry off. Also if i was to improve this style work i think it could be even better to do outlines or use a finer brush to make it a little bit more presentable.

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https://www.rubysilvious.com/tea-bag-art/363-days-of-tea-2015-

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First page

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These are my ideas of how I can use the turquoise colour. I originally thought that this colour would work well with things like the sea and what u find in the ocean.

I really enjoy working with cartoon/animated kinda style work so I wanted to create the sea creatures but with my style instead of trying to make them realistic. This is because I have always found realistic drawing harder than cartoons and I wanted to show where my strengths are.

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These are two acrylic paintings i have created to develop my drawing of the octapus, however the bottom one didnt go how I wanted to to because I struggled to thing of how to add the details to it.

Because of how the bottom one went I decided to paint another one above it using the original design which worked out alot better, because I was able to add details to the tenticles and differnt shades of the turquoise colour.

I really like how the top octapus painting went and I think it is a really strong piece because I have uses the colour well in a way where it links to the theme I went with.

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https://youtu.be/Cc61C-VsTko

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This piece I have drawn is to show that all art should be allowed which is the meaning of the quote "let art be art".
I wanted to create this piece, with the drawing if spray painting, in order to show that everything we paint, draw or write can be art if only people allowed us to do it how we wanted to.

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I want to try add more tones to it to try create the 3d definition still.
The other 9 sketches are still incomplete because I struggled with drawing this particular task as the faces were very distorted and I just couldn't seem to get it right. I found it stressful and irritating so I moved forward to the next task and planned to go back to it once I had time to.

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I have decided to develop my seahorse painting because I thought it looked really good but I also thought it would look even better with some more details or background to it.

I have used the lid of the paint to create simple circular patterns around the background which I thought adds a more of a bubble effect to itso it shows the idea of the ocean more.

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Crystal - really well presented Padlet so far.
Missing online tasks - Accident vs Intent, which you will find on Padlet and Moodle.
I would suggest adding another column for unit 11 which is the progression unit
A column for culture studies too

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For the words toxic stain I decided to go alone the path of the word toxic and I thought about how I could draw a bottle of a toxic bottle with the stains being around it.

I think that this is a successful drawing because it was obvious as to what the word was that I chose and I think the use of colours really compliments the idea well.

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For this idea I have create a biro drawing of what is supposed to be a face that is reflected from broken pieces of glass/mirror.

The word I had chose for this design was fractures which I thought I could make it seem as if there was a small fracture(piece) of something because it doesnt show you the whole face of object.

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During the lesson we all printed out mono prints designs onto a net of a 3d shape and cut them out then stuck them together. This task was very simple to do and still looks creative because the drawing folds round differently based on the shape you chose.

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Here's what I've been working on based off of the paintings I created for my development and initial ideas. I think that this piece could have been better as I prefer how the colours went on the development because they blended together better, and I could see how the paints worked differently in the final one.

I would have preferred it if I was able to add intricate details instead of slight highlighted outlines because in the development it looked really complete, however this is still a good outcome with strong uses of my chosen colour so I would think that it is a good interpretation.

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I did the application during Lucy's PAT session.

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During this colour studies project, I have learnt a lot about colours and how it influences the things we see.

I have also been happy to be able to pick a colour of my own choice and create some diffent ideas based around the use of that one colour.

For my own final outcome I decided to take foward a couple of my original paintings, and try to put them together to create a new piece that uses the ones I prefer, aswell as andding more of a background so that it looked more like a final design.

The reson for choosing to use paints is because I would usually prefer drawing in pencil, so I wanted to use a different approach to presenting my ideas in a way that I still had some control over how it would have worked.

I think that the acrylic paint made my work stand out more and made it a little more challenging for me to use, which allowed me to develop the use of materials a bit further.

I really liked using only the one colour because with the different tones it draws the attention to the thing you are drawing.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDL4Zf2yEa4

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The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, awarded by UAL (University of the Arts London) offers experience of art and design subjects, preparing you for work or higher education. The course is specifically designed to challenge higher-level learners, particularly students with a vocational Level 3 or A-Level profile

This course will enable you to explore and experiment with a wide range of concepts, ideas and materials, in addition to giving you the opportunity to focus on your chosen specialist area and build up your portfolio of work. The long-established reputation of this course has given the College an enviable reputation for developing individuality and creativity, helping students to gain places at prestigious art and design schools, colleges and universities across the country. This course will enable you to demonstrate a full understanding of the application of art and design in a way that is relevant to both academic progression opportunities and future career choices.

Entry requirements
To start the course you will need:
A minimum of one A-Level in a design related subject

Entry is subject to a successful interview where you will be asked to display a portfolio of your existing work.

Course content

The aims of this qualification are to enable students to:

1. Demonstrate awareness of the different perspectives, approaches and ethics within diverse creative practice.

2. Research, analyse and evaluate relevant information as part of creative practice.

3. Understand, adapt and safely use appropriate practical methods and skills for creative practice and production.

4. Explore solutions to complex problems through the application of practical, theoretical and technical understanding.

5. Use critically evaluative and reflective skills in order to take responsibility for own learning, development and decision making.

6. Take responsibility for research, planning and time management, to access and action progression opportunities.

7. Effectively communicate and present ideas and creative practice to appropriate audiences.

The qualification contains the following units:

Unit 1 Diagnostic Investigation into Creative Practice: In this unit, students will undertake a diagnostic investigation into visual language and creative practices. This exploratory investigation allows students to become familiar with, and experiment within, a wide range of (art, design and media) creative disciplines as part of their journey to, or reinforcement of, specialism in Unit 2 or Unit 3.

Unit 2 Developing Specialist Practice: This unit will provide students with the opportunity to reflect on the knowledge, skills and practices they have developed in Unit 1 of the qualification. Students should define their creative ambitions by encouraging a holistic approach to a range of activities, which will support, contextualise and position their creative endeavour within their chosen specialist practice.

Unit 4 Consolidating Practice: This unit aims to provide students with an opportunity to take control of their own learning, and demonstrate their achievement by independently initiating, researching, completing and evaluating a project proposal in realisation of their chosen professional context.

Assessment methods

A range of teaching methods are used, including lectures, visits, field courses and studio-based teaching. You will be assessed throughout the course, with assessment feedback at each stage of the programme and at the final stage grade.

Qualifications
Art and Design BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma
Up to 84 UCAS Points available.

Further study and career options

On successful completion you could progress on to one of our higher education courses in a range of art and design disciplines or go on to an art and design related degree at university.

Additional information

You will be able to participate in field trips and visits to museums and exhibitions in this country and abroad (for an additional cost), and you will have the opportunity to showcase your work to the public at the College's end of year Art Exhibition. We are also fortunate enough to have renowned artists coming into the College to give talks.

If you are aged 16-18, tuition fees, exam fees and College membership are free. However, there are additional costs associated with some courses. For example, you may be required to purchase specialist uniforms, equipment or books. There is also an additional cost of £50 to cover a minimum of 2 trips to relevant exhibitions e.g. Tate, V&A.
Recent trips include visits to Berlin and Amsterdam
Funding information

If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable. Find out more about your payment options and how your loan could be written off at www.bedford.ac.uk/loans

Course Information & How to Apply

To apply online, select the 'Apply' button below. You will need to register an account and then you can follow the instructions on screen.

Apply Online

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Art & Design Foundation Diploma (Pre-Degree) Advanced (Level 3)

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The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, awarded by UAL (University of the Arts London) offers experience of art and design subjects, preparing you for work or higher education.

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Make sure you check on the university, college or conservatoire website for any updates about course changes as a result of COVID-19.

Course summary

The one year HNC programme in Art Practice will allow you to explore your arts practice with an emphasis on developing a personal visual language in paint, drawing, sculpture or interdisciplinary approach to making art. In addition you will develop methodologies for idea generation within an art context. The course will also introduce you to the philosophy and sociology of art. Art theory and contextual studies are delivered alongside your practical work. On successful completion of the course, you will be able progress onto a Higher National Diploma in Art and Design (Arts Practice) . Ideally students will hold a level 3 qualification in Art or a relevant subject and maths and English GCSE (full qualification) minimum Grade 4 or grade C. We also accept those with extensive knowledge and experience in the sector. If your first language is not English, learners should have a minimum of 6.0 IELTS. WE expect applicants to provide a portfolio of their work. Applicants should have good study and research skills.

Course details

How to apply

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
2 course options available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Ideally students will hold a level 3 qualification in Art or a relevant subject and maths and English GCSE (full qualification) minimum Grade 4 or grade C. We also accept those with extensive knowledge and experience in the sector. If your first language is not English, learners should have a minimum of 6.0 IELTS. WE expect applicants to provide a portfolio of their work. Applicants should have good study and research skills.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Additional fee information

Fees subject to change Provision of basic art & design equipment such as: paint brushes, clay, plaster, wood, canvas, and any additional consumable materials demanded by personal project requirements. Resource fee of £150 to cover acrylic paint, oil paint, mediums, and printing/ink costs. Train fares for visits by train to London (normally up to two a year). A digital camera is advantageous but not essential.

If the course start date is between 1 October and 31 December 2020 contact the university or college direct.

If the course start date is between 1 January and 31 July 2021, click the 'Apply' button to make an application.

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

HNC Arts Practice (Tresham) at Bedford College Group - UCAS

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Make sure you check on the university, college or conservatoire website for any updates about course changes as a result of COVID-19. The one year HNC programme in Art Practice will allow you to explore your arts practice with an emphasis on developing a personal visual language in paint, drawing, sculpture or interdisciplinary approach to making art.

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What is art and design?

Covering a vast range of skills and talents, art and design is a diverse subject that will help you turn your creative passion into a money-making career. Whether you want to be the next Damien Hirst or Tracey Emin, or you want to play a role in what the next Ferrari looks like, this subject will help you improve your talents and pursue your dream.

Art and design students are highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, both qualities that you learn on your journey to becoming an artist. A qualification in art and design isn't just about pencils and pictures, you'll also learn all about the business and management side of the industry, which is vital to succeeding in a very competitive job market.

Whether you want to study art and design at university, or venture into an apprenticeship, here are a few facts and figures to help you decide.

Featured courses

Start exploring courses in art and design.

Art and design course entry requirements

As it's such a broad subject, you have a lot of options when it comes to applying for an art and design degree. Obviously the most useful subjects to have studied would be art, design, or design and technology. But you can also show your creativity with other subjects like photography, fine art, and product design. Portfolios are also very important for art and design applicants.

If you're considering taking a foundation level course first, there are many colleges and universities who offer different opportunities. Make sure you research the modules that best suit you before you go on to take a full undergraduate degree.

Remember, you don't have to take your undergraduate degree at the same university or college that you took your foundation at - you can choose different providers for each if you decide to do so.

Good art and design students are inquisitive, creative, driven and open-minded - be sure to evidence these qualities in your personal statement and give examples of how they influence your work. Depending on your specialism, you may want to highlight specific skills for your chosen branch of art and design. For example, if you're leaning more towards the design route, you will want to show your talent with computer-aided design, technology and physical materials.

Can I study art and design if I'm not good at drawing?

Yes, absolutely. Drawing is only a very small part of art and design, and for many specialisations it's not involved at all. You should be able to sketch and express your ideas, but talent with a pencil or paintbrush is far from necessary.

Why study art and design at university?

Art and design is a very passionate subject, so you should have an instinct as to whether you want to spend three years studying it.

Some branches of the subject will give you good employment opportunities, but compared to many degrees it doesn't have the best job prospects. However, it will give you the skills, talents and abilities to turn your hobby and passion into a career that will make you money.

An art and design degree will teach you to think outside the box, which will help you in your assignments and portfolio, but also your job search. Creatives can find themselves working in the most amazing places - ranging from festivals, exhibitions and events, to celebrity functions, and royal parades.

Carving out a place for your individual talents is important in this industry, and you will soon become in-demand if you focus on what makes you special. An art and design degree will help you do this, as you find yourself under the tutelage of experienced artists and surrounded by like-minded peers.

You will also develop a network in the art and design industry, an important advantage in such a fast-moving environment. Whether it's with classmates, teachers, alumni, or business during your placements, connections are extremely important, and there's no better place to make them than at university.

Some modules you may study are:

History of art

Reflection and analysis

Art, technology, and the internet

Art and business

Studio practice

Typographical skills

Professional skills in art and design

Objects and experiences

Is it hard to find a job in art and design?

There's no denying that the art and design industry is competitive, but the UK's creative sector is internationally famous and there are lots of opportunities to prove your worth.

Many art and design graduates also make their living on a freelance or self-employed basis, giving you the freedom to choose your hours and projects.

What jobs are available in the art and design sector?

Whether you have a specific art and design-related discipline, or have chosen to work in the sector because of a creative interest, there is a vast array of opportunities, the most common being:

And many more options:

Don't forget the generic all-round jobs which are important to the sector too, such as:

What's it like to study art and design?

There aren't many courses as varied as art and design. The objective is to give you all the creative, technical and management skills needed to be successful in the creative industry, so as you can imagine this means a lot of variety.

Studying art and design will take you from the studio to the darkroom, from the computer lab to the performance hall, and back to the lecture theatre and exam rooms. You'll learn the basics of many different types of art and design, before choosing to specialise in the later years of your course.

In your first year, you might be working with students whose dreams range from car design, to sculpture, fashion, or architecture. You'll develop a rounded view of the creative industry and learn as much from your friends as you will from your tutors, so be prepared to keep your mind open and look for opportunities where you can.

You'll improve your natural curiosity and creativity, turning them into money-making talents for when you graduate. You'll also develop your confidence and criticism, along with your teamwork abilities, patience, analysis, and research. Most art and design subjects last three years and result in a BA degree, but many offer a year in industry which will extend the time it takes to complete your degree, but give you a much needed edge in the job market.

When you graduate, you'll be in one of the most competitive job markets out there. Only nursing graduates are greater in number than art and design, so be prepared to carve your own path, follow your dreams, and fight for your career. It'll be worth it.

Art and design undergraduates can expect the following tasks during their studies:

writing reports and essays

practical and creative projects

attending lectures and seminars

hearing from industry speakers

placements and industry experience

project and teamwork

Are you considering an accelerated degree? Click here to read more about the possibility of completing your undergraduate course in two years rather than three.

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Apprenticeships

If you want to combine work and study while earning a salary, you could consider an apprenticeship. Which apprenticeships are available, and how you apply, depends on where you live.

Find out more about apprenticeships across the UK.

There are over 25 apprenticeships in the creative sector available in England, with more in development.

Each apprenticeship sets out occupational standards for specific job roles, designed by employers. The standards outline the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to demonstrate that an apprentice is fully competent in the job role.

Higher apprenticeships (Level 4)

​Degree apprenticeships (Levels 5 - 7)

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Thinking about studying art or design? Find out why you should study it, entry requirements, and what jobs you can do with a art or design degree.

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ART MESH is a creative arts magazine, aimed to publish and promote visual arts students' work. Each month 10 submissions will be selected and featured in the digital magazine. In this magazine is a selection of student work ranging from Art, Photography, Graphic Design and Fashion & Textiles. Why Art Mesh?

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ART MESH is a creative arts magazine, aimed to publish and promote visual arts students' work. Each month 10 submissions will be selected and featured in the digital magazine. In this magazine is a selection of student work ranging from Art, Photography, Graphic Design and Fashion & Textile .

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This was my attempt in turning the word manipulate into another 10 letter word with a slow progression between the letter forms.

I decided to write a few possible words but I decided on the word apocalypse because I thought it will be a good challenge and the letters were quiet different.

I like how it went from bubble letters to bones which I did because its what I thought of when I came across the word I chose.

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Initial sketches that I scribbled to get a quick idea of poses I could try or at least visually see what they would be like.

Thre could have been more variety of poses or to just use simple lines and leave details out for the starting point, however this page was still good in showing what I planned to look at.

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Drawing some characters for a puppeteer piece helped me figure out the style person I wanted to go for or which looks fitted more with my concept.

I really like how each one is different and if I continue my character studies but focus on the features and expressions more then my characters will be strong and effective.

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I wanted to try drawing the person being controlled as if they were falling and I really like this characters design and pose.

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Painting over this one to add shades and change a few parts.

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Painting over this one to add shades and change a few parts.

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Sara Riches wrote and illustrated a children's book at 13 years old and is well know for being an illustrator.

She worked for a period of time with chalks, pastels and paint, before discovering a passion for drawing feminine beauty as a mixed media artist.

Her work featured inks, watercolors, paints etc with strong emotional feelings and connections to her real life as a way to cope with the life she had.

Music was a huge influence on her artwork aswell as her life, and she used this in her art but working with or on sheet music and vintage papers.

Her work is very expressive and meaningful which is a reason I looked at this artists work, however the main reason for looking into her work was because I came across a piece of hers called "Hands of the Puppeteer".

I loved the piece because of how she portrayed the girl and how meaningful it was. It linked to what I was doing so well from the theme of puppeteer used and control.

For this particular piece by Sara Riches used acrylics, vintage paper and normal paper to create an image of a female manaquin like dancer, which good contrast between the colours of the background and the girl.

Sara forced herself into art daily but it eventually became enjoyable and her way so have relief and therapy. It allowed her to transfer her emotions in an outstanding way to communicate with her audiences when words failed. This was because they could visually see and understand her and her life.

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Basha graduated in industrial product design and collaborated with fashion, food and beverage companies and publishing houses such as Bloomsbury.

He started to create illustrations with fine details and loves art for its expressive powers. He uses black ink pens mostly creating bold lines and contrast on a smooth surface.

He creates his coloured pieces by drawing they layering watercolour over the tops allowing different shades. His main characteristics are the details created from the amazing line work.

Alfred was inspired by the nature around and created his work at night. His work features animals and humans or even both as mutant creatures with strong double exposure features.

He is a member of a cool art project/brand know as Anjavy where young artists create ink artworks on phone cases and mugs etc.

He draws on paper which is one reason why I liked looking at artists work because I too prefer drawing on paper.

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Extended Diploma in Art and design.

This is a painting I did a while ago, but its not what I was hoping to submit.

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Crystal - as a separate post - that can be on here in this column please can you review Padlet - so what is it, who views it, where is it viewed?  This will help you to analyse your audience

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Padlet is this app that we use to upload and share any work that we complete in a way that we can get feedback and more work shared.

Most of the students from schools or college have been using padlet so that they can send there school work/coursework to there tutors.

Art Mesh is a magazine featuring all the creative departments work from people of all ages mostly 16-19.

Anyone can see the platform so students and family or friends can all see this magazine and the submissions but most of the work submitted is from the students in college.

We use padet to submit our pieces and we post them to the page so that we can like and comment on each others, giving constructive feedback.

This is a great way to engage with the audience and get feedback on your work.

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Crystal - this column could be used to help unit 12 - if you have any feedback from other students add it here and make a note of how it might help you develop your work.  This could also be cut and paste comments from Spencer and I

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Crystal you have made a really good start to the project so far with some excellent research into appropriate artists to help with technical development.  Really consider the research in helping you develop your own response - how have they used media and marks to convey the movement of the puppetry?  As Spencer mentioned use your pencils/pens in a layered and delicate way to convey the idea, the whole image/character does not necessarily need to be coloured to get your idea across

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Personally is tryout dark and dramatic backgrounds, as puppets are usually used in dark spaces so you can’t see the strings. you could include a spotlight.

I really like the use of colour in these and the abstract outline in the second picture. maybe you could work on different backgrounds.