CCAD School Leaver Prospectus 2013 by The Northern School of Art

FURTHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE 2013/14

Hello and Welcome

Why Study at CCAD?

Our Campus

Student Benefits

8 Student Life 10 Progression 12 Bus Routes 14 Student Support 16 BTEC Pathway 18 Level 1 & 2 Art & Design 22 Art & Design 26 Interior, Architecture & Product (3D Design) 30 Design Crafts 34 Fashion & Clothing 38 Fine Art 42 Graphic Design 46 Interactive Media 50 Photography 54 Textiles 58 Level 2 Art & Design 19+ 62 Foundation Diploma - full-time 66 Foundation Diploma - part-time 68 A- Level Pathway 78 Open Events 80 Summer Shows 82 How To Apply 83 Fees and Charges 84 Alumni 86 Schools Liason 88 Application Form

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Hello & Welcome

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Cleveland College of Art & Design (CCAD) is the top achieving College in the North East and has also been recognised as an ‘outstanding’ grade one College by Ofsted. Being a student with us is a unique experience. We are a specialist art college and, as such, are able to ensure our students fully develop their skills and talents in order to reach their full potential. This is shown by our very high achievement levels and pass rates. The College gives students the opportunity to mix with others who have the same creative flair and are passionate about the Art and Design industries.

Luke Arthur, BTEC Foundation Diploma

Our students are not just a name on a register, but talented individuals who are inspired to do well by the challenging opportunities we offer them. They are working towards the many career pathways our courses offer and know we are here to help them achieve their ambitions. Students can choose from a diverse range of courses and will work in dedicated studios and workshops equipped to industry standards. Our outstanding academic, technical and support staff are creative practitioners themselves and so deliver realistic industry experiences.

Whichever course students choose we are confident that they’ll achieve to levels beyond their expectations and have fun along the way. Why not come and visit one of our Open Events held throughout the year? See page 78-79 for details. Talk to staff, see the incredible workshops, studios and work on display. Discover how we can help students achieve their creative ambitions and be overwhelmed by our friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Amy Atkinson - BTEC Photography

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CCAD is a learning environment full of friendly people, students and teachers who are all on the same wavelength.

Why Study at CCAD? 45,475 Our A-levels have a pass rate of

100%

square feet of studio space

We have

industrial sewing machines in Fashion

Get to CCAD for only

50p

each way on our dedicated college buses

Students can study from a choice of 4 academic A-Levels alongside art based A-Levels

Dedicated studio space on many of our courses

Students can

Study Visits Trips for students include Disneyland Paris, Barcelona, Paris, London, Harrogate and much more...

progress

with us onto degree programmes at our University Level Campus in Hartlepool

We have excellent links with industry which allow our students to work on many projects and

Live Briefs useful books

industry standard

equipment to prepare students for the world of work

Our library has over

25,000

We have

We are graded

OUTSTANDING by Ofsted

Annual Summer shows Students have the opportunity to exhibit their final major project at our fantastic annual summer shows where they can show off their work and also sell it! We have 2 darkrooms and over

110

cameras in Photography

Students are taught by

Students study an A-Level alongside their BTEC Extended Diploma

industry professionals

Our Campus

Why would you consider an art and design course anywhere else when you can attend a specialist art and design college like us? Our studios are equipped with the very latest, professional standard resources from state of the art Apple Macs to laser cutters and stopmotion animation cameras.

IT Facilities Our IT facilities are excellent with cutting edge operating systems and software. We have expert technicians and on course technician demonstrators on hand to answer student questions. Library We have an outstanding Library containing 25,000 books, dozens of specialist contemporary magazines and a wide range of art and design DVDs.

The Library is constantly evolving and currently offers a growing array of online resources accessed via our virtual learning environment (VLE). These include ebook platforms, databases, images and journals/magazines. The Library boasts its own open access computer suite with scanning, printing and photocopying facilities and a team of knowledgeable staff who help students to find the right information and references to aid their studies.

Making students’ money go further Students can enjoy breaks and lunchtimes in our Art Café, which offers a variety of food from early morning cooked breakfasts to hot lunches. Hot and cold snacks and drinks are available throughout the day and all prices are subsidised to ensure you get value for money! We also have an onsite shop called the Art Box which sells a wide range of art and design materials at discounted prices. If this isn’t enough, every student coming to CCAD receives a student welcome pack containing course specific art equipment.

student benefits

Free Starter Pack for all new students, tailored to the course they are studying

Free and subsidised food

Free childcare costs for eligible students (2)

- All food in our Art Café is subsidised for all students - FREE meals for eligible students (1)

Get to CCAD for 50p

FREE AND SUBSIDISED MATERIALS - Free materials and print credit worth up to £50 for eligible students (1) - Subsidised specialist art materials and stationery through our ‘Art Box’.

Travel to College on our CCAD buses for just 50p each way! Hartlepool, Billingham, Darlington, Stockton, Norton, Thornaby, Travel can be FREE for eligible Saltburn, Marske, Redcar, students(1) Dormanstown, Eston, Normanby, Ormesby, Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Ingleby Barwick, Loftus, Skelton, We Guisborough and many also offer more... subsidised travel for those not on a College bus route. You won’t pay more than 50p per journey to get to college.

Subsidised printing and photocopying rates for all students

Free and subsidised trips Previous free trips have included a trip to the cinema or theme park as well as course based free or subsidised day trips or residential visits.

Reduced fees

For CCAD students who choose to progress with us to study at our University Level Campus in Hartlepool

Free DVD rental

You can loan recent DVD releases free of charge from our Library

Guaranteed bursary of £1,200 for those in care, those leaving care and those in receipt of income support, or both disability living allowance AND employment support allowance (which is also subject to funding restrictions)

1 Subject to means testing and funding restrictions 2 Subject to continuation of funds such as Care to Learn and Bursary Funds 3 Subject to reaching entry requirements for the programme and support from your 7 Course Leader

student life Deciding to study at CCAD can be life changing... it can also be a lot of fun! Students have the opportunity to get involved with a number of activities and events including trips, visits and leisure activities, all designed to fit around their studies. Recently these have included: t Trips to London, Barcelona, Paris, Disneyland Paris t Fun sports events, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Knockout, football, running events t Visits to the cinema, parties, etc Students can also get involved in our CCAD Radio Station. This is broadcast throughout the College and gives students the chance to present their own shows.

Student Union CCAD Student Union is an exciting and vibrant new development within the College. Our mission is to enhance the student experience by offering a range of exciting activities, fun social events, interesting clubs and societies, as well as representing students’ views to the wider college through our elected officers. Getting involved with the Student Union by volunteering or running for office is a great way to meet new people and learn new skills. All CCAD students over the age of 16 are automatically registered with the CCAD Students’ Union, although if a student doesn’t want to be then just let us know.

progression This chart shows the progression route you can follow when studying at CCAD. Track your progress at Cleveland College of Art & Design and beyond.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

BTEC DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

1 year including Functional Skills

EDEXCEL BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN Interior, Architectural & Product (3D Design) Art & Design Design Crafts Fashion & Clothing Fine Art Graphic Design Interactive Media Photography Textiles A-LEVELS Graphics Textiles Photography Fine Art Business Studies English Language Psychology History of Art

FOUNDATION DIPLOMA Progression from A-Levels prior to degree study

Higher Education at CCAD BA (Hons) Contemporary Textile Products Costume Design & Interpretation Commercial Photography Entertainment Design Graphic Communication Fashion Enterprise Illustration for Commercial Application Interior and Spatial Design Photography Textiles and Surface Design Applied Arts for Enterprise (top up) Creative Film & Moving Image (top up) FdA Applied Arts Creative Film & Moving Image Production Creative Fashion Practices

Employment Interior, Architecture & Product (3D Design) Interior Designer Architecture Product Designer Exhibition Designer Transport Designer Furniture Designer Theatre Designer TV/Film Set and Prop Designer Carnival and Leisure Industries Theme Park Designer Games Designer Computer Animator Teacher Art and Design Carnival/Theatre Artist Prop/Set/Costume Designer Applied Artist Production Assistant Community Artist Illustrator Photographer Graphic Designer Interior Designer Teacher Fashion Merchandiser Stylist Fashion Marketing Fashion Designer Men, Women & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wear Retailer Active Sportswear Designer Studio designer Buyer Interior Designer Maker Fashion Promoter Costume Designer Fashion Journalist Pattern cutter/Grader Accessories Teacher

Textiles Fashion and Interior Fabrics Designer Giftware Designer Accessories Costume Designer Designer Maker Textile Artist Fashion Fabric Designer Freelance designer Interior Designer Teacher Fine Art Painter Illustrator Sculptor Community Artist Art Therapist Exhibition Curator Youth Arts Officer Arts Development Officer Tattooist Teacher Photography Photographer Journalist Press Photographer Fashion Photographer Advertising Photographer Film and TV Photographer Wedding Photographer Commercial Photographer Teacher Graphic Design Graphic Designer Web Developer Advertising Photographer P.R. Marketing and games Promoter Magazine & Editorial Designer Mac Art Worker Graphic Illustrator Digital Image Maker Illustrator Cartoonist Teacher

Interactive Media Journalist Concept Artist Computer Games Designer Script Writer Director Cinematographer Comic Book Artist Illustrator Model Maker Web Designer Animator Set Designer Graphic Designer Teacher Design Crafts Exhibition Designer Interior Designer Furniture Designer Jewellery Designer Set, Costume Design and Construction Applied Artist Costume Designer Textile Artist Puppet maker Carnival and Leisure Industries Ceramicist Teacher A-Levels Teacher Psychologist Marketing Manager Arts Administrator Business Researcher Art Gallery Manager Fine Art Auctioneer Curator Foundation Diploma Painter Illustrator Photographer Graphic Designer Textile Artist Fashion Designer Teacher ... plus many more 11

bus routes We’ve made it even easier for you to get to CCAD.

DARLINGTON > STOCKTON > THORNABY Cockerton Green Brinkburn Road Darlington Memorial Hospital Carmel Road North Crematorium Coniscliffe Road/Manor Road Dolphin Centre – Darlington Centre Haughton Road/Renault Garage Stockton Road/Winchester Road Birkdale Road End/Darlington Road Dunedin Avenue Shops Fairfield Pub Oxbridge Schools Thornaby Station CCAD – Green Lane

BISHOPSGARTH > NORTON > STOCKTON > THORNABY Elmtree Avenue/Dunelm Road The Mitre Pub – Bishopsgarth The Falcon/Scurfield Road Hardwick Shops Roseworth Shops Nuffield Hospital/Junction Road Norton Education Centre Norton Green Norton – Leven Road Aldi Store – Norton Grange Stockton – Swallow Hotel The Lord Westbury Lanehouse Road/Cedar Grove Thorntree Road Shops Thornaby Centre/Mitchell Avenue CCAD – Green Lane

SALTBURN > MARSKE > REDCAR > ESTON > NORMANBY > ORMESBY Saltburn Railway Station Longbeck Railway Station Marske Roundabout Greenstones Road Thrush Road West Dyke Road (Tesco) Roseberry Road (Low Farm Drive) Broadway East - Dormanstown Broadway West - Dormanstown The Magnet – Birchington Avenue Eston Square Normanby Top Ormesby Hardware – Cargo Fleet Homerton Road – The Middlebeck Norfolk Shops – Ormesby Road Marton Road – Highfield Hotel CCAD – Green Lane

LOFTUS > BROTTON > SKELTON > GUISBOROUGH > NUNTHORPE > COULBY NEWHAM Loftus – Job Centre Loftus Bank Top Carlin How – Maynard Street Brotton – Green Tree Brotton Station North Skelton – Vaughan Street Skelton High Street Tocketts Mill Laurence Jackson School Guisborough Market Place Rectory Lane – Supermarket Hunters Hill - Enfield Chase Shops Aldenham Road – Whorlon Close Hutton Gate – The Voyager/Avenue Swans Corner Nunthorpe Station Southern Cross/Stainton Way Parkway Centre Sunnyside Roundabout Hall Drive Road End CCAD – Green Lane

HARTLEPOOL > OWTON LODGE > NEWTON BEWLEY > BILLINGHAM Hart Station – Bournemouth Drive King Oswy Drive/Davidson Drive Transport Interchange/Church Sq A698 – Travellers Rest A689 – Owton Manor Lodge A689 – Truro Drive A689 – Sappers Corner Newton Bewley Village B’ham – Owington Farm B’ham – Telstar (Marsh House Ave) Billingham Forum Billingham – The Swan CCAD – Green Lane

YARM > EAGLESCLIFFE > INGLEBY BARWICK > THORNABY Glaisdale Road Kirk Road Yarm Station/Green Lane Davenport Road/Everingham Road Sheepfoot Hill/The Meadowings Yarm High Street/Town Hall Yarm Road/Pennypot Road Concorde Way/Queen Elizabeth Way The Rings – Ingleby Barwick Broomhill Avenue – Ingleby Barwick Middle Road – Ingleby Barwick All Saints School/Blair Avenue Roundhill Avenue/Creswell Park Sober Hall/Ingleborough Lane Beckfields Avenue Shops Thornaby Road/Spitfire Roundabout Thornaby Centre/Mitchell Avenue CCAD – Green Lane

Only 50p a journey! 13

Student Support Students at CCAD receive excellent academic support from the lecturers on their chosen course who ensure they make good progress. However, sometimes personal problems and life itself gets in the way of this and that is where our student support team steps in. The team is made up of caring, knowledgeable, experienced and professional staff who are committed to providing all students with high quality support on a range of issues and topics. This helps our students maximise the college experience and get the most out of college life. Starting a new course can often mean a big change in any studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life. To help, all students are allocated a Student Support Advisor who can help with any questions and concerns they may have. These may include: t travelling to college t childcare t additional learning support

t t

financial difficulties personal or health issues

If we are unable to answer a student query we will support the student by contacting external support services. We also arrange visits from external agencies to deliver workshops or offer drop in sessions on a range of issues affecting young people. In addition to this the student support team offers: t free onsite confidential counselling service t disability support tailored to individual needs t finance and funding advice and guidance to help with on course costs such as printing or art materials, travel expenses and food vouchers for our Art CafĂŠ t childcare (if students think that they need some assistance we would encourage them to contact us as soon as possible before the start of the course)

accommodation (students may be able to access the colleges residential bursary scheme (RBS) please contact us for terms and conditions)

We are committed to t providing a safe environment for young people to learn t identifying young people who are likely to experience significant harm and taking appropriate action to keep such young people safe, both at home and at college Contact us It is quick and easy to contact us. Our opening hours are: Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Please call 01642 856121 or e-mail: CCAD.StudentSupport@ ccad.ac.uk

Higher education As an added bonus, students studying for one of the many further education qualifications that we offer are entitled to discounts on higher education tuition fees if they decide to continue their studies with us at our higher education campus in Hartlepool. We also offer generous bursaries for high-achieving students and significant fee waivers for those less able to afford to study for a degree. Our degree courses have been designed to offer excellent progression from our courses at Green Lane. Students get the opportunity to visit the degree shows to see the outstanding work produced. The high standards are made possible by outstanding facilities and very high student/tutor contact time (almost double that of other universities and colleges).

We offer BA (Hons) and FdA courses in: t Contemporary Textile Products t Costume Design & Interpretation t Commercial Photography t Entertainment Design t Graphic Communication t Fashion Enterprise t Illustration for Commercial Application t Interior and Spatial Design t Photography t Textiles and Surface Design t Applied Arts t Creative Film & Moving Image Production t Creative Fashion Practices

At CCAD we have a BTEC Diploma to suit all levels of student allowing them the opportunity to progress ultimately to university or into industry. Our BTEC Level 1 Diploma lasts for one year and offers students with no prior academic qualifications the opportunity to achieve the equivalent grades to progress to Level 2. Our BTEC Level 2 Diploma also lasts for one year and requires entry levels of 3 GCSEs at grade D-G or above (or equivalent). This course results in the equivalent grades required to progress onto Level 3. Our Level 3 Extended Diplomas are two year courses requiring entry levels of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) and a portfolio of work. These courses allow students to gain in depth knowledge of their chosen creative pathway and allow them to study a complementary A-Level alongside the main course (see individual course pages for details). This means that students completing these courses will do so with the equivalent of four A-Levels, more than enough for university entry.

BTEC Edexcel Level 1 Diploma BTEC Edexcel Level 2 Diploma

ART & DESIGN

These courses offer students who have not yet achieved or need to build on their academic qualifications the chance to gain the equivalent of 4 GCSEs through an exciting and creative range of 2D and 3D art and design subjects such as Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Making, Graphic Design, Surface Design, Fashion and 3D Design. Students will be shown how they can express their individual ideas and thoughts through a wide range of art and design skills and techniques. They will create a portfolio of work that will reflect their unique potential within art and design and enable them to study at a higher level or gain employment. Students will also explore the work of other artists and designers and learn how they have made a career in art and design. This work is supported by educational visits to galleries and cultural centres such as London. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in industrial led projects and competitions.

All of this is managed by highly creative and experienced tutors who will support and help students to develop their skills in art and design as well as helping them to gain confidence on both a personal and creative level. Tutors will also ensure that students receive the right support and guidance to progress to specialist level 3 courses or employment. Our studios are creative and stimulating places to work, we have excellent resources and space that ensures each student can develop their skills and talent to create original pieces of art and design in a safe, comfortable and spacious environment. Both Level 1 and Level 2 are established and outstanding courses. Duration: Level 1 – 1 Year Level 2 – 1 Year

Entry requirements There are no specific entry requirements. However, you will have an interest in art and design and be given the opportunity to show any existing work at interview. Additional course Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in Painting, Drawing and Textile Design through additional NCFE Certificates. Successful completion of Level 1 will allow progression onto Level 2. Successful completion of Level 2 will allow progression onto a specialist BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma within the College or entry into employment. Career Pathways: These courses are a gateway for progression onto a range of specialist Level 3 courses. They provide students with the opportunity to gain skills in Art and Design that will prepare them for making the correct career choice. They may also choose to progress directly into employment from Level 2.

Connor Allinson

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6WXGHQW 3UR多OH Name: Shannon Stephens Course: Level 2 Art & Design

Age: 18 Ex-足School: Laurence Jackson School 09

What do you enjoy most about your course? I can experiment with different media and techniques. I am also able to express myself through my art work. The help and support that I have received from my lecturers is brilliant and I enjoy that I feel comfortable on my course.

1 - Connor Allinson 2 - Callum Woodhouse 3 - Callum Woodhouse 4 - Michael Reynolds 5 - Rebecca Atkinson 6 - Thomas Walker 7 - Stephanie Bloom 8 - Jennifer Eaton 9 - Frankie Di Salvo

Describe CCAD in three words Creative, supportive, atmospheric Do you travel on the CCAD bus? I do use the College bus. I find it very easy and reliable. What are your future plans? I would like to progress onto Fine Art and become a teacher within Fine Art.

BTEC Edexcel Extended Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design

ART & DESIGN This course gives students the opportunity to explore the career options presented by the creative industries whilst, at the same time, expanding their artistic skills and experience. This is achieved through experimentation with a wide range of art and design practices, techniques and processes. Students benefit by having more time to consider their creative and career options in year 1, leading to a specialism in year 2. Dedicated art practitioners deliver a stimulating range of assignments designed to challenge creative thinking, develop experimental and expressive drawing skills, promote individual growth as well as collaborative working practices and, ultimately, result in a professional portfolio of work in a chosen career specialism. Assignments cover topics such as Carnival Costume, Body Casting, Designing Products and taking them to Market and Graffiti Inspired Art Forms to name but a few.

In addition to this, students will learn how to use computers as design and drawing tools, explore working in the community or art education and experiment with both 2D and 3D outcomes. Students will also be given the chance to study an additional further qualification in 3D. Students benefit from a number of educational visits to explore local and regional artistic talent, meet clients who provide live briefs, work closely with schools and on community projects and enjoy working in a creatively charged studio with like-minded people. Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 4 or more GCSEs at C or above plus portfolio of work. Additional qualifications: Students will also be able to study an A-Level in 3D Design and possibly Maths and English GCSE Level equivalents depending on prior qualifications.

Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point score of: 420 for Extended Diploma Level 3 + 140 for A-Level = total 560 UCAS points Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress onto a range of Degree or Foundation Degree courses such as Fashion, Textiles, Entertainment Design, Arts Management, Graphics, Costume, Illustration or Photography. Career Pathways include: Carnival/Theatre Artist, Theatre Manager, Prop/ Set/Costume Designer, Applied Artist, Production Assistant, Teacher, Arts Development Officer, Arts Management, Education Officer, Community Artist, Graphic Designer, Freelance Designer, Film and Television Industries.

Emma Alderton

6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Jake Lowes Course: Art & Design Age: 17 Ex-School: Hummersknott Academy What do you enjoy most about your course? I enjoy working on live briefs with clients, art community projects, being creative and learning new skills. I have recently published a music magazine for the College which has inspired me to progress on to study Advertising and Media at University.

What’s your favourite thing about CCAD? I like the fact that you can become who you really are, more creative and express yourself. 06

Describe CCAD in three words; Fun, creative, free Do you travel on the CCAD bus? Yes, it’s only 50p each time and it’s quick from Darlington Tell us something about your course/the college that you didn’t know prior to coming here? The fact I didn’t do art in school I found it really easy to find my creative side and fit in well here.

01 - Jake Lowes 02 - Adoptable Art for sale in Folio 03 - Hannah Weldon 04 - Adoptable Art for sale in Topshop 05 - Parkend Skatepark 25 06 - Megan McCullow

BTEC Edexcel Extended Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design

INTERIOR, ARCHITECTURE AND PRODUCT (3D DESIGN) Do you have a practical mind? Do you enjoy making and building things and seeing your ideas take form in 3D? This course offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and interests into lucrative career pathways such as Interior Design, Architecture, Product Design, Transport Design, Exhibition Design, Theatre and TV Props Design and Furniture Design.

Students will enjoy excellent industry links and be involved in a range of live projects set by architects and designers who help them to develop their ideas professionally. Students also benefit from educational visits to places like Barcelona and field trips to places like Edinburgh, Holy Island, Newcastle and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Working in dedicated, specialist studios and workshops equipped with an extensive range of industry standard equipment, students will explore a fascinating range of materials and making processes and learn how to create, enhance and develop their designs using digital design tools like 3D StudioMax and Photoshop.

Entry requirements: 4 or more GCSEs at C or above plus portfolio of work.

Duration: 2 years

Additional qualifications: Students will also study an A-Level in Fine Art (Sculpture) and possibly Maths and English GCSE Level equivalents depending on prior qualifications. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point score of: 420 for Extended Diploma Level 3 + 140 for A-Level = total 560 UCAS points

Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress onto a range of Degree or Foundation Degree courses or to go directly into employment. Career pathways include: Interior Design, Architecture, Product Design, Exhibition Design, Transport Design, Furniture Design, Design for Props and Sets in Theatre and TV, Teaching and even Computer Games Design and Computer Animation.

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6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Darren Bennett Course: 3D Design Age: 18 Ex School: Oakfields Community College

What do you enjoy most about your course? I enjoy the freedom we get in the College, coming up with new ideas and being able to try things that I have not done before. I also like the fact that we get to use industry standard software which helps me gain more understanding and knowledge in the presentation of my work to a professional standard.

01 - Demi Harding - live brief interior design for Vennelli’s Restaurant 02 - Callum Smith 03 - Emma Bidgood 04 - Demi Harding 05 - David Carr

What’s your favourite thing about CCAD? My favourite thing about CCAD is that it is friendly and helpful especially when I need help and advice. Describe CCAD in three words; Exceeding all expectations What are your future plans? I am progressing on to study Product Design at Glasgow School of Art. This wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the course team who have pushed me further to realise my potential. 29

BTEC Edexcel Extended Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design

DESIGN CRAFTS This course is designed for students with creative flair and talent but who are unsure of how to develop a career in the creative industries. It offers students the opportunity to experience a wide range of pathways including jewellery, ceramics, applied art, textiles, jewellery and fashion and, in specialist studios and workshops, gain experience of the techniques, materials and equipment used in the design craft industries. Learn how to generate, develop and create contemporary ideas in response to challenging briefs and gain invaluable knowledge and skills in how to become designer/ makers through promotion, function and saleability of work.

Highly creative designer/ maker tutors guide students through investigations that develop and extend practical 2D and 3D skills within projects enabling students to create, promote and sell contemporary bespoke applied art and handcrafted saleable pieces. As part of this exciting journey, students participate in live briefs and industry-led assignments and benefit from visiting working design studios and craft centres as well as cities rich in creativity such as London, Venice or Barcelona. Students are also encouraged to find ways of selling their work and developing business skills invaluable for their futures.

Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 4 or more GCSEs at C or above plus portfolio of work. Additional qualifications: Students will also study an A-Level in 3D Design and possibly Maths and English GCSE Level equivalents depending on prior qualifications. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point score of: 420 for Extended Diploma Level 3 + 140 for A-Level = total 560 UCAS points Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress into a range of Degree or Foundation Degree courses or to go directly into employment. Career pathways include: a wide range of Design Crafts Industries, Ceramics, Glass, Applied Arts, Jewellery, Costume Design, Fashion, Theatre and Prop Design, Textile Design, etc. To view more work from Design Crafts visit www.ed-designcrafts. blogspot.com

Faye Buller

6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Jenni Lithgo Course: Design Crafts Age: 18 Ex-School: English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College

What do you enjoy most about your course? I enjoy using the vast range of materials and techniques we use and learn about. I enjoy the design briefs we work on as they have enhanced my knowledge on how it would be within a real life working environment.

What’s your favourite thing about CCAD? It’s a good environment and is an excellent college. Describe CCAD in three words; Friendly, creative, enjoyable What are your future plans? I am progressing onto CCAD Hartlepool Campus to study FdA Applied Arts

01 - Lauren Davison 02 - Alice Lamb 03 - Students bespoke jewellery for sale in Folio shop 04 - Natasha Gas 05 - Claudia Johns 06 - Chloe Lewis 33

BTEC Edexcel Extended Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design

FASHION & CLOTHING Are you passionate about fashion and design? Can you imagine your designs on the catwalk or on the High-street? Then this course is for you. Tutors who are industry professionals give students the technical training, design understanding and realisation techniques essential for a career in the fashion industries. The course gives students an excellent understanding of the whole design process from pattern cutting and garment production through to historical and contextual referencing, fashion illustration skills, presentation techniques and portfolio building. Emphasis is placed on professional practice with students working in a studio full of industry standard equipment and benefitting from regular live projects set by practicing fashion designers as well as informative educational and residential visits to industry and centres of fashion excellence such as Paris and Antwerp.

Students are also entered into a wide range of industry led competitions with great success. In 2011/12 one of our students beat off competition from 50,000 other entrants to win the Clothes Show Young Designer of the Year Award! Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 4 or more GCSEs at C or above plus portfolio of work. Additional qualifications: Students will also study an A-Level in Textiles and possibly Maths and English GCSE Level equivalents depending on prior qualifications.

Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point score of: 420 for Extended Diploma Level 3 + 140 for A-Level = total 560 UCAS points Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress onto a range of Degree or Foundation Degree courses or to go directly into employment. Career pathways include: Designer for men, women or children over a wide range of specialist markets including; Bridalwear, Sportswear, Accessories, Lingerie, Costume, Pattern Cutter/Grader, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Illustrator, Fashion Photographer, Journalist or Stylist.

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6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Charlotte Wood Course: Fashion & Clothing Age: 19 Ex-School: Teesside High

What do you enjoy most about your course? We are lucky to have access to cutting edge, industry standard equipment and facilities; this combined with excellent tutoring students produce a diverse range of creative, high quality and professional work. Describe CCAD in three words; Busy, vibrant, creative

01 - Sketchbook 02 - Sophie Bean 03 - Amy Fitzsimmons 04 - Sami Hogg - Psyche Young Designer of the Year 05 - Lauren Eddy 06 - Sketchbook

What are your future plans? I have won a Scholarship to study a Fashion Design BA at University of Westminster. Tell us something about your course/the College that you didn’t know prior to coming here? Having been tutored by industry experts, I have been given a great insight into the reality of what working in the fashion industry entails. It is intense, technical, very hard work, but the results are worthwhile. I feel studying fashion at CCAD has given me a good grounding in preparation for my degree studies and 37 career.

BTEC Edexcel Extended Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design

FINE ART Our Fine Art course gives students the opportunity to build an extensive and diverse portfolio of practical work demonstrating their individual talents in drawing, painting, sculpture and multidisciplinary areas of art and design. Students develop skills in experimentation with a wide range of materials, techniques and processes, generating ideas through visual research and creative exploration. They take a very personal and highly rewarding journey, developing their individual style through a range of stimulating and thought provoking assignments. Tutors, all Fine Artists in their own right, help students to explore the work of others through educational visits to local, national and international galleries and source a wide range of live assignments set by industrial clients.

This is an exceptional experience for students and aims to direct them to career pathways that suit their individual talents and passions. Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 4 or more GCSEs at C or above plus portfolio of work. Additional qualifications: Students will also study an A-Level in Photography and possibly Maths and English GCSE Level equivalents depending on prior qualifications. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point score of: 420 for Extended Diploma Level 3 + 140 for A-Level = total 560 UCAS points

Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress onto a range of Degree or Foundation Degree courses or to go directly into employment. Career pathways include: Teaching, Illustration, Art Administration, Community Arts, Art Therapy and a vast range of freelance careers in a variety of specialised areas within art and design.

Calum Dyer

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01 - Jade Worrall 02 - Frazer Metcalfe 03 - Ryan Smith 04 - Joanne Taylor 05 - Daryl Watson

6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Calum Dyer Course: Fine Art Age: 18 Ex-School: Grangefield School What do you enjoy most about your course? The wide variety of media and processes available to use and help me with my creative and theory based practice, along with the excellent guidance of my tutors and lecturers.

What’s your favourite thing about CCAD? Being surrounded by other creative learners and professionals gives you the opportunity to exchange ideas, achieve guidance and constructive feedback. This has allowed me to always reach both my personal and professional goals and targets. Describe CCAD in three words; Inspiring, professional, unique Do you travel on the CCAD bus? Yes, it’s cheap and cheerful and saves a lot of dosh.

What are your future plans? A Degree in Fine Art Photography at Camberwell School of Arts (UCAL) and a steady career in editorial based Photographic Media to fund my personal practice and travels. Tell us something about your course/the college that you didn’t know prior to coming here? The wide variety of jobs and careers made available from studying a fine art course.

BTEC Edexcel Extended Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design

GRAPHIC DESIGN This course offers students the opportunity to become commercial and highly employable ‘creative problem solvers’ in graphics, illustration or associated industries. Tutors are industry professionals who teach students how to use the design process to originate creative and highly appropriate design solutions in response to assignments covering advertising, editorial design, packaging, marketing and promotions, storyboarding, illustration, branding, computer graphics, corporate identity etc. Students discover how to turn hand rendered experiments into professional outcomes using dedicated, state of the art, Apple Mac computer equipment that exceeds industry standards. In 2011/12 industry clients set over 30 live briefs and students also enjoyed the benefits of educational visits and successfully taking part in industry led competitions.

In Year 2 students can decide to study illustration as a pathway. However, whether studying graphics or illustration, all students are challenged and have their expectations and talents stretched and moulded towards a professional work ethic. The course teaches what the design industry needs, not what education thinks it needs, yet still maintains the very highest educational standards. We are a grade one course producing grade one students. Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 4 or more GCSEs C or above plus portfolio of artwork. (Please note – you do not have to have excellent drawing abilities to apply for this course).

Additional qualifications: Students will also study an A-Level in Photography and possibly Maths and English GCSE Level equivalents depending on prior qualifications. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point score of: 420 for Extended Diploma Level 3 + 140 for A-Level = total 560 UCAS points Successful completion of the course will give the skills and qualifications required to progress onto a range of Degree and Foundation Degree courses or to go directly into industry. Career pathways include: Graphic design, Illustration, Editorial Design, Advertising or related design industries. Students also progress into Teaching, PR, Marketing, Sales Promotion, Art Therapy, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Textiles, Surface Graphics and Journalism amongst others.

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6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Adam Garbutt Course: Graphic Design Age: 18 Ex-School: Huntcliff School What do you enjoy most about your course? I really enjoy being around like-minded individuals that share the same creative passion as me. Along with having lots of opportunities to work how I want using industry standard equipment, traditionally or digitally, I’m given the ability to successfully create professional work for college assignments and live briefs.

What’s your favourite thing about CCAD? The atmosphere; it is a warm welcome from day one. The tutors and staff are all friendly and always happy to help. It all creates a wonderful environment to be in. Describe CCAD in three words; Professional, friendly, creative

01 - Lewis Robertson 02 - Abigail Taylor 03 - Hollie McStravick 04 - Sarah Hodgson 05 - Adam Garbutt 06 - Sarah Hodgson

Do you travel on the CCAD bus? I get the bus every day. It is extremely cheap and reliable, which makes getting into college very easy. What are your future plans? I am progressing onto a degree in Graphic Design at Leeds College of Art. 06

BTEC Edexcel Extended Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design

INTERACTIVE MEDIA If you are excited by computer animation, games design, or film making then this is certainly the right course for you. We offer students the opportunity to explore new media techniques and experiment with interactive design in a custom built environment with extensive, state of the art technologies. Students develop their drawing and design skills to create 2D and 3D computer as well as traditional animation techniques. They create their own sets, develop their own characters and storyboards and even learn how to program their games concepts. The course also offers an enhancement in radio production.

All this is backed by a sound grounding in directing, producing, editing, camera-work, script writing, lighting and sound, utilizing a wide range of TV and video equipment. Students also benefit from being taught by industry professionals, being entered to the Royal Television Society Awards (where we won ‘Best Animation’ last year) and producing real work for real clients on this exciting, well equipped, successful grade one course. Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 4 or more GCSEs C or above plus portfolio of work.

Additional qualifications: Students will also study an A-Level in Graphics and Maths and English GCSE Level equivalents depending on prior qualifications. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point score of: 420 for Extended Diploma Level 3 + 140 for A-Level = total 560 UCAS points Successful completion of the course will provide the qualification and skills needed to progress onto Degree or Foundation Degree Courses or to go directly into industry. Career Pathways include: Television and Video Production, Music Technology, Web Design, On-line Media, Animation Industries, Computer Games Industries, Graphic Design, Special Effects Industries, Illustration, Journalism.

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6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Beth Wood Course: Interactive Media Age: 18 Ex-School: Rye Hills School What do you enjoy most about your course? I like the wide range of facilities that are available to students and the supportive atmosphere. Unlike a lot of colleges, CCAD gives students the chance to develop TV and Film industry skills from filming, directing, scriptwriting and editing.

What’s your favourite thing about CCAD? At CCAD I’ve been able to develop a wide range of skills in film, animation and games design. Describe CCAD in three words; Friendly, creative, opportunistic. 05

Do you travel on the CCAD bus? Yes, I get the Saltburn route! It’s cheap and a real life saver. It would be very expensive to travel without it. What are your future plans? I’m continuing my time with CCAD at the Hartlepool Campus to study FdA Creative Film & Moving Image Production.

01 - Andy Bell 02 - Andy Bell 03 - Rachel Anderson 04 - Vicky Redmond 05 - Ryan Galliford

BTEC Edexcel Extended Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design

PHOTOGRAPHY This wide ranging and innovative course will give students the opportunity to open the door on the creative world of photography in its many forms.

Delivered by industry professionals and benefiting from industry standard equipment and studios, our students experience a truly grade one learning experience.

Think of fashion photography, editorial or advertising photography. What about industrial, landscape or documentary photography? The list is almost endless, as are the learning opportunities on this course.

Duration: 2 years

Students are provided with the opportunity to explore the full range of darkroom and digital techniques, giving students excellent core knowledge of the subject. Experimentation with Photoshop as an application within photography is encouraged. Students will also explore the work of photographers through educational visits and visiting photographers. Expansion of student’s capabilities through exciting location and studio based workshops is also a major part of this dynamic course.

Entry requirements: 4 or more GCSE C or above plus portfolio of work Additional qualifications: Students will also study an A-Level in Graphics and Maths and English GCSE Level equivalents depending on prior qualifications. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point score of: 420 for Extended Diploma Level 3 + 140 for A-Level = total 560 UCAS points

Successful completion of the course will give students the qualifications and skills required to progress onto a range of Degree and Foundation Degree course or to go directly into industry. Career Pathways include: Photography, Film and TV, Digital, Fashion, Editorial or Advertising Photography, retouching and related pathways of study. In some cases students progress into self-employment within the photographic industries, as assistants to photographers or into apprenticeships in portrait, wedding, forensic, industrial, landscape, documentary, fashion photography etc.

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6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Catherine Sawdon Course: Photography Age: 19 Ex-School: Northallerton College What do you enjoy most about your course? I find my course really enjoyable. We work on projects throughout the course that challenge and help improve my knowledge of photography. My lecturers, having worked in the industry, help me to develop my ideas which help me create successful outcomes. The equipment available to us

on the course is brilliant, multiple studios equipped with professional studio lighting, darkrooms and cameras ranging from digital to film which we can borrow.

What are your future plans? I am progressing onto CCAD Hartlepool Campus to study FdA Applied Arts to further my creative learning

What’s your favourite thing about CCAD? My favourite thing about CCAD is being part of a friendly and passionate course. Students are able to help each other throughout the course with ideas, techniques and research which have really helped me to learn. I’ve made some lifelong friends at CCAD who I will always keep in contact with.

Tell us something about your course/the college that you didn’t know prior to coming here? I never knew there would be such a variation of projects for us to work on throughout the course from documentary to studio work for advertisement photography. There really is something for everyone.

BTEC Edexcel Extended Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design

TEXTILES This is a course that offers students true flexibility. Although firmly based in textile design and manipulation, delivery is structured to allow students the opportunity to focus on a wide range of applications including textiles for fashion, for interior design or as fine art and crafts, opening a range of career options. Students are encouraged to experiment with a wide range of conventional and nontraditional materials, techniques and processes including fabric manipulation, printing and embroidery. Tutors are practicing textile professionals who guide students to their individual career pathway and are 100% successful in doing so! Students also experience live briefs and competitions and have the opportunity to exhibit their work in Paris at the International Trade Show, Indigo.

Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 4 or more GCSEs at C or above plus portfolio of work which need not include textiles. Additional qualifications: Students will also study an A-Level in Fine Art and Maths and English GCSE Level equivalents depending on prior qualifications. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point score of: 420 for Extended Diploma Level 3 + 140 for A-Level = total 560 UCAS points

Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress onto a range of Degree or Foundation Degree courses or to go directly into employment. Career pathways include: Employment with national and international design companies, designing fashion and interior textiles for specialist markets including giftware, accessories and costumes, working as a self-employed designer/ maker, textile assistant or freelance designer in textiles, interior design, trend forecasting and illustration.

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6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Olivia Havelock Course: Textiles Age: 18 Ex-School: Newlands School What do you enjoy most about your course? The freedom to express our own individuality through the briefs we get given. Lecturers are always around for help and support. The equipment we use in textiles helps us to learn the techniques we need to know for when we work in the textile industry.

What’s your favourite thing about CCAD? Everyone is allowed to be different and you are always listened to.

What are your future plans? Chelsea College of Art to study a Degree in Textile Design

Describe CCAD in three words; Creative, individual, inspiring

Tell us something about your course/the college that you didn’t know prior to coming here? I didn’t know how to do lots of textile techniques which I have now been taught and will help me when I progress onto my degree.

Do you travel on the CCAD bus? Yes and find it really easy and reasonable.

01 - 1st year computer unit 02 - Lauren Collinson 03 - Pattern Cutting 04 - Michaela Adams 05 - Michaela Adams

BTEC First Diploma Level 2

ART & DESIGN 19+ If you are in employment, retired or looking to return to education and want a change of direction by exploring the career options offered by the more experimental creative industries then this is the perfect course for you. Highly creative, professional tutors will help guide students through a wide range of creative experimentation in 2D and 3D disciplines covering areas like Textiles, Digital Art, Design Crafts – in fact anything that results in an ability to ‘design and make’.

This is a really enjoyable course that concentrates on stretching students and building confidence as well as offering the opportunity to really develop creative thinking skills. Students take part in live briefs and Adult Learner competitions and work towards building a highly individual and professional portfolio of work reflecting their area of skill and creative interest. The course offers a fantastic ‘second chance’ and the possibility of following a truly rewarding career pathway that is ideal for the individual.

Duration: 1 year - 2 days a week, 6 hours a day Entry requirements: There are no specific entry requirements. However, students will have an interest in art and design and be given the opportunity to show any existing work at interview. Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress into a range of Degree or Foundation Degree Courses, Level 3 Extended Diplomas or to go directly into employment. Career Pathways include: Fashion Illustration, Interior Design, Fine Art, Applied Arts, Entertainment Design Crafts, Surface and Textile design, Photography, Costume Design, Graphic Design, etc.

Rhiannon Jones

6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Junior Ayub Course: 19+ Age: 27 What do you enjoy most about your course? There are numerous things that come to mind, mainly though I would say the teaching manner and style that both Amanda and Sara have which brings out the students’ maximum potential.

01 - Lisa McQueeney 02 - Ella Pawson 03 - Terrie Butterwick 04 - Deborah Sherwood 05 - Simone Noble

What’s your favourite thing about CCAD? The atmosphere is really laid back and relaxed but still boasts a professional feeling which shows in the work. Describe CCAD in three words; Creative, professional, unique

Tell us something about your course/the college that you didn’t know prior to coming here? I wasn’t aware of the vast opportunities this College can help you develop until I came here. Attending the College is the best decision I have made, it has opened up a new and exciting chapter in my life

What are your future plans? I am progressing on to CCAD Hartlepool to study FdA in Creative Film and Moving Image Production.

BTEC Foundation Diploma in

ART & DESIGN - FULL TIME

Initially, students explore the main topics intrinsic to Fine Art, Fashion and Textiles, Graphics and 3D alongside a programme of drawing and investigation of contemporary art and design. This is followed by a concentrated period of focused work within the students own choice of specialism during which students are supported and guided through their UCAS applications by dedicated, specialist tutors.

Students benefit from visiting a range of key exhibitions across the country, excellent progression onto degree programmes and are encouraged to exhibit and sell their work. The final stage of the course culminates with an exhibition and celebration of student work.

Duration: 1 year Entry requirements: 1 A-Level plus 3 GCSEs (at grade C or above) or equivalent*, plus a portfolio of work. Applicants will normally be 18 years of age or above. *Mature students (aged 21 or above) who do not have the formal qualifications are also welcome. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point scores: 285

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This is an intensive one year course that offers students the opportunity to become fully equipped for progression to degree application nationally in all the major areas of art and design. The course is ideal for post A-Level students who are unsure which art and design subject to specialise in as it provides an insight into a wide range of subject areas. It is also suitable for those students who have identified their area of art and design preference as it gives a confirmatory experience and an intensive preparation for successful degree study.

It’s exciting and challenging, everyone’s very friendly and there’s a real creative buzz on the course. Luke McArthur, Current Student

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6WXGHQW 3UR¿OH Name: Luke McArthur Course: Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

Age: 19 Ex-College: Prior Pursglove College

01 - Ruby Robinson 02 - Sam Jackson 03 - Eleni Lefa 04 - Louise Brownlow

What do you enjoy most about your course? Being in a unique learning environment of likeminded people, each working hard doing what they enjoy and want to do, in the best place in the North East for it. I enjoy being challenged on my course, the tutors are at hand, each dedicated, encouraging, friendly and helpful. They push you to fulfil and surpass your individual capabilities as an art and design student.

What’s your favourite thing about CCAD? CCAD is a learning environment full of friendly people, students and teachers who are all on the same wavelength. An establishment that is purely concerned with promoting and exceeding the boundaries within the teaching of art and design. Describe CCAD in three words; Place to be What are your future plans? I am progressing onto a Degree in Fine Art Painting at University of the Arts London. 65

BTEC Foundation Diploma in

ART & DESIGN - PART TIME (PAINTING & DRAWING)

Through a range of projects students are shown how to explore and experiment with a wide range of drawing, painting and printmaking media and processes to develop work which is creative, individual and ambitious. Students also learn about the creative process and how to use research techniques to support, open out and extend the ideas and concepts underpinning their work.

The course is perfect for adults who wish to develop their skills in a supportive, creative environment of likeminded people who will help them to learn to think ‘outside the box’, whether to progress into higher education or simply for their own satisfaction. Duration: 2 years parttime. 1 day a week at College (Tuesdays) and 1.5 days a week working on projects from home.

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Entry requirements: No formal qualifications required. Evidence of an interest in art and design, enthusiasm for learning, self-discipline and commitment are needed. Applicants are normally mature students. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point scores: 285

The equipment, library and support facilities that are available for us at CCAD are fantastic. The part time Foundation Diploma is welcoming, supportive and stimulating.

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This course is designed especially for those adults who wish to focus their study on painting, drawing, illustration and fine art but who have commitments which prevent them attending college full-time.

Jan Lewis, Current Student

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The A-Level pathway is designed for students who are not ready to specialise in one art and design subject or who would prefer to keep their options open. The A-Level pathway will allow students to enjoy the best art and design courses in the North East, as well as other academic qualifications that will provide an additional layer in their creative career prospects. To study 4 A-Levels on the A-Level pathway students will need 5 GCSEs at A*, A or B grade plus a portfolio of artwork and evidence of written work.

A-足Level

PHOTOGRAPHY This course will give students the ability and skills to see the world through a lens, producing commercial level outstanding images that can be further enhanced through computer manipulation.

Fully qualified and talented staff will enable students to tell a story with a series of images, fascinate the viewer with a single image or sell a concept or product through the quality and creativity of their work. Duration: 2 years

Students will explore digital photography as well as traditional film and have the opportunity to experiment with black & white and full colour imagery. Students will discover our fully equipped darkrooms and be taught a whole range of photographic techniques from photomontage, lighting and exposure through to cropping and presenting images.

Entry requirements: 5 or more GCSEs, A*-B. Course content: A diverse range of exciting and stimulating assignments covering practical and theoretical as well as commercial topics. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point scores of: C-80, B-100, A-120, A*-140.

Once you have successfully completed the course you will have the skills, abilities and qualifications to progress onto a range of courses at Degree or Foundation Degree level or to go directly into employment.

A-足Level

GRAPHICS This course offers students the opportunity to turn creative talents into highly commercial and professional problem solving skills. Dedicated and talented staff will help students to explore the entire design process from how to respond to a client brief, through research, experimentation and development of a concept to producing design solutions that communicate to a chosen target audience in order to promote and persuade. Students will explore a range of industry topics including advertising, packaging, computer graphics, typography, printing, promotion, branding, editorial design and much more on this exciting and stimulating course.

When students complete their studies they will have the confidence, ability and understanding to enable them to produce professional and successful design solutions that utilise a whole range of creative and digital techniques. Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 5 or more GCSEs A* - B.

Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point scores of: C-80, B-100, A-120, A*-140. On successful completion of the course students will have the skills and qualifications needed to progress onto a wide range of courses at Degree or Foundation Degree level, or to go directly into industry.

Course content: A challenging and highly creative range of industry level assignments covering both theoretical and practical topics and disciplines.

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TEXTILES This course is aimed at students who are interested in a career in textile design and gives them the opportunity to express themselves through functional or decorative manipulation of materials and fabrics whilst exploring the industry and their chosen specialism. Students will learn from the work of practicing textile designers and explore topics such as surface decoration and textile sculpture, stage craft, costume and accessories.

Tutors are fully qualified practitioners and will help students to experiment with textile construction techniques, printing, dying and other forms of textile enhancement. In a professional environment students will discover how to produce both abstract creative and highly practical design solutions, all to a commercial standard. Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 5 or more GCSEs A*â&#x20AC;&#x201C;B.

Course content: A wide range of assignments covering both practical and theoretical topics as well as industry standards and conventions. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point scores of: C-80, B-100, A-120, A*-140. On completion, students will have the skills and qualifications required to progress onto a range of Degree and Foundation Degree courses or to move directly into employment.

A-Level

FINE ART This course offer students the opportunity to discover how to communicate ideas and meanings in an expressive, inventive and very personal manner whilst at the same time exploring the real career pathways offered by this discipline. The fine artists who deliver the course will help students to really ‘see’ the world around them and record their observations in new and exciting ways.

Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 5 or more GCSEs A*–B. Course content: A wide range of exciting assignments covering relative topics using both practical and theoretical approaches.

Successful completion of the course provides students with the qualification and skills needed to progress through to Degree or Foundation Degree courses or to go directly into employment.

Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point scores of: C-80, B-100, A-120, A*-140.

Students will experiment with abstract, figurative and symbolic approaches to visual communication using a whole range of approaches including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, casting and model making.

A-足Level

ENGLISH LANGUAGE In order to be successful in life you must have the ability to communicate your ideas and thoughts. This course offers students the opportunity to explore the power of language and its place in society. It explores how the English Language works, how it originated and how it can be used to best effect in a changing world. Students will develop skills in both spoken and written English, using these skills creatively and accurately in a wide range of situations and circumstances. They will explore the techniques of speaking with authority and writing letters, reports and essays with real flair and creativity.

Expanding vocabulary and understanding of language will help students to grow in confidence and be successful. Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 5 or more GCSEs A*-B. Course content: A range of essays and assignments covering speech dynamics, culture, language and identity, texts and much more.

Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point scores of: C-80, B-100, A-120, A*-140. Successful completion of the course allows students to progress onto a range of Degree or Foundation Degree courses.

A-足Level

PSYCHOLOGY This course gives students a very real and valuable insight into how people think and what motivates them. This is a flexible course that offers a choice of two areas of study from the following options: Forensic Psychology, Health and Clinical Psychology, Psychology of Sport and Exercise or the Psychology of Education.

Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 5 or more GCSEs A*-B. Course content: A fascinating range of topics to choose from offers students a flexible learning experience enhanced by core studies and approaches and research methods.

Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point scores of: C-80, B-100, A-120, A*-140. Successful completion of the course will provide the qualification and skills to progress onto the Degree or Foundation Degree courses or into employment.

Students will explore social, cognitive and psychological development and discover techniques for collating and analysing data. In addition to this, students will experiment with the approaches and research methods used in psychology to give them a fascinating understanding of the workings of the minds of people around them and the implications this may have for society.

A-足Level

BUSINESS STUDIES If you are a student with business ambition and a desire to succeed, this is the right course for you! This course gives students an invaluable insight into the very nature of business and provides them with many of the skills they will need to go into employment or start a business of their own. Students will study business skills such as finance, accounting, operational management, employment of staff and marketing. They will explore how business works and how external forces like the economy, market trends, public opinion and fashions can influence the success of a business and, more importantly, how to counteract them.

Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 5 or more GCSEs A*-B. Course content: An interesting and highly informative range of business topics giving a real understanding of the commercial world, its opportunities and pitfalls through a flexible approach to learning. Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point scores of: C-80, B-100, A-120, A*-140.

Successful completion of the course will provide the qualification and skills needed to progress onto Degree or Foundation Degree courses or into employment.

A-足Level

HISTORY OF ART This course offers students the opportunity to explore the very real influence art and design and the growth of society have had on each other throughout history. Students will examine meanings conveyed through art and design from the Italian Renaissance to the contemporary works of today and how these have influenced and been influenced by changing social, political, cultural and economic factors.

Duration: 2 years Entry requirements: 5 or more GCSEs A*-B. Course content: A fascinating insight into the history of art through a range of delivery approaches including educational visits and guest speakers combined with personal interpretations and explorations.

Successful completion of the course will provide the qualification and skills needed to progress onto Degree or Foundation Degree courses or into employment.

Final grades will give the following maximum UCAS point scores of: C-80, B-100, A-120, A*-140.

Knowledgeable and enthusiastic tutors will guide students through museum and gallery visits, talks by visiting lecturers and practitioners and personal visual analysis of influential examples of art and design. This will enable students to develop their skills in observing and interpreting artworks through a theoretical approach to study.

open events Open events are a great opportunity to come and speak to tutors and current students. Find out more about the courses available and future careers within Art & Design. Take a tour and find out what it’s really like to study here.

Dates in 2012

Saturday 1st September 10am - 2pm Monday 8th October 5pm – 7.30pm Saturday

24th November 10am - 2pm

Dates in 2013

Saturday 26th January 10am - 2pm

Saturday 2nd March 10am - 2pm Tuesday 23rd April 5pm – 7.30pm 79

summer shows Every year the second year students put on a spectacular end of year exhibition. This is an excellent opportunity to view the work and talk to the students who have completed their courses in the areas of Interior, Architecture and Product Design, Design Crafts, Fashion & Clothing, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Photography, Textiles, 19+, Level 1 & 2 and Foundation Diploma.

fees & charges All FE students under the age of 19 on 31st August will have their fees remitted in full. All FE students under the age of 24 on 31st August who are attempting a full level 2 qualification for the first time will have their fees remitted in full. All FE students under the age of 25 on 31st August who are attempting a full level 3 qualification for the first time will have their fees remitted in full.

Other FE students over the age of 19 on the 31st August will be eligible for fee remission if they are in receipt of JSA or ESA (WRAG); proof of benefit required. Other FE students over the age of 19 on the 31st August will be eligible for fee remission if they are in receipt of an income based benefit and wish to enter full time employment; signed declaration and proof of benefit required.

This information was correct at time of print, July 2012, however is subject to change. Students are advised to contact the College to confirm eligibility for fee remission and financial support prior to enrolment. Enquiries regarding overseas fees should be made to Finance on (01642) 288000

schools liason If you are a school or college and would like us to come and discuss the courses on offer at CCAD in more detail, we would be thrilled to do so. We have a dedicated Marketing and Recruitment Officer for Further Education who would be delighted to come and see you to discuss our course offers in more depth. To arrange this, simply call us on 01642 288 888 or email studentrecruitment@ccad. ac.uk

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Success Stories Amy Churchill studied our Fashion Diploma and Clothing then progressed on to a degree in Fashion Marketing. Amy now works as an Assistant CAD designer at Abercrombie and Fitch in Ohio, USA. Textiles Diploma student Olivia Havelock, won a competition to have her repeat leaf and twig textile pattern displayed in Paris, at the Indigo show in front of fashion houses including Gucci, Dior and Valentino.

Alice Melvin studied Foundation Diploma in Art & Design and is now an Illustrator. Alice won the Booktrust Best New Illustrator Award 2011 Photography Diploma student Eddy exhibited a collection of his work in Topshop, Middlesbrough. Interactive Media Diploma student Andy Bell won the best entertainment category at the Royal Television Society Awards and also won first prize in a live brief with a London based plumbing company, Pimlico.

Vicky Cotton and Cheryl Holmstrom studied our Design Crafts Diploma then went onto study BA (Hons) Entertainment Design Crafts at CCAD University Campus have recently launched their own dress design business.

James Dow studied our 3D Design Diploma and is now the Managing Director of Spatial Design & Architecture

Fashion and Clothing Diploma student, Charlotte Wood, won Young Designer of the Year at the Clothes Show Live 2011 Photography student Danny Lowe was the winner of the World Skills UK Award for his photography.

Josh Bolam who studied our Fine Art Diploma made it to the national finals of the Lloyds TSB competition.

Graphic Design Diploma student Meg Arthur had her first live brief logo design chosen by Greyhound Rescue and Coordinated Emergencies (GRACE) to be used for their logo, which has led to international acclaim!

Tom Burton studied Fine Art then went on to Camberwell to study Fine Art. He now has his own commercial photography company, TBPh, and is a lecturer at CCAD. 85

how to apply Explore

Read through the prospectus or visit the website to research the courses we offer and career opportunities they lead to.

Visit Come along to one of our open events (see page 78-79), where staff will be available to answer questions and show you the facilities and studios. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to an open event call Student Recruitment on (01642) 288888 and we will arrange a date and time when you can visit.

Apply Fill out the form at the back of the prospectus, or apply online at www.ccad.ac.uk Application forms can be obtained from the College, your school, requested by e-mail from studentrecruitment@ccad. ac.uk or downloaded from the college website at www.ccad.ac.uk

Completed forms should be sent to: Student Recruitment Cleveland College of Art & Design Green Lane Linthorpe Middlesbrough TS5 7RJ Still not sure? Our friendly Marketing and Recruitment team can help you with any enquiries you may have, just give them a call on (01642) 288888, email any questions to studentrecruitment@ccad. ac.uk or visit the website at www.ccad.ac.uk

Portfolio & Interview Interviews normally start in October and take place throughout the year. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. An initial assessment and guidance interview will be arranged for you to have the opportunity to find out which course best suits your needs. We promise to interview any student who applies to one of our courses.

At interview you will be asked general questions regarding your application to us, some questions about yourself, your inspirations and aspirations and we ask students to bring a portfolio of their work to discuss. The most important thing about this interview is to be yourself. The idea behind your interview is to show us the kind of things you are interested in, for us to see how passionately you talk about your work and to help us make sure we find the best course to suit you. A portfolio is individual to every student and it is difficult to say exactly what it should consist of. As students will all have individual styles and will have been taught to produce work in different ways. We encourage students to bring anything that they feel will help support their application to the College. A portfolio should be prepared in a logical order. All full-time FE students under the age of 19 on 31st August will have their tuition fee and examination fee remitted in full.

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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Graphic Design

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in 3D Design BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Design Crafts BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion & Clothing BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fine Art

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Interactive Media BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Textiles BTEC First Diploma Level 2 Art & Design 19+ BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (full time) BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (part time)

A-LEVEL ROUTE IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR A-LEVELS PLEASE TICK 4 OPTIONS. A-level Graphics

A-level Business Studies

A-level Textiles

A-level English Language

A-level Photography

A-level Psychology

A-level Fine Art

A-level History of Art

CHOOSE 2 OPTIONS FROM THE LEFT COLUMN AND 2 OPTIONS FROM THE RIGHT COLUMN

Send this completed application form to: Student Recruitment, Cleveland College of Art & Design, Green Lane, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 7RJ

Please note that all of the courses in this prospectus are based at our Further Education Campus, Green Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 7RJ. All University Level courses are based at our Higher Education Campus, Church Square, Hartlepool, TS24 7EX. If you require this prospectus in an alternative format (large or digital) please contact Marketing & Recruitment on 01642 288888

Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this prospectus and to ensure it was correct at time of print (September 2012). However, the College reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of the programmes. The course guide does not form any part of any contract between Cleveland College of Art & Design and any student. Cleveland College of Art & Design wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities in education and training and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination against a person who wishes to access education or training in this College on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnicity or national origin, gender, marital status, age, political or sexual orientation, mental or physical disability.

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