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Art Fashion & Design
I want to be... Art Fashion & Design photographer graphic designer illustrator fashion buyer web designer textile designer animator set designer
How do I get there?
Level 1
BTEC L1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies - Art and Design
UAL L2 Diploma in Art and Design
UAL L3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art and Design UAL L3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Fashion UAL L3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Graphic Design UAL L3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Multimedia Design and Animation UAL L3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Photography UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Level 2
Level 3
Progress into employment
Progress on to university
Part of Oaklands
BTEC L1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies - Art and Design UAL L2 Diploma in Art and Design
Level 1
Full Time 1 Year St Albans
If you are intrigued, motivated or inspired by art and design and are looking for opportunities to explore this, then our Art, Fashion and Design courses provide the perfect canvas for your creativity.
What do I need? Three GCSEs at Grade 2/E.
What will I learn? l Introduction to materials, processes and skills l Introduction to contextual research l Solving 2D and 3D creative problems l Solving time-based creative problems
What can I do next? Upon completion of this course, you can progress into employment or onto the UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design. If you enjoy learning about art and design and working with a wide range of materials, then this is the course for you.
What do I need? Three GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above, including Art, or a UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media or other related Level 1 qualification. You must bring some artwork to your interview in the form of a sketchbook, design boards or photographic evidence of work.
What will I learn? l Painting and drawing l Textiles l Graphic design and photography l Printmaking l Ceramics l 3D design l Art history l Visual communication
What can I do next? This course provides an excellent grounding for you to progress onto a more specialist Level 3 course in Art and Design, Fashion and Textiles, Graphic Design, Interactive Media or Photography.
Level 2
Full Time 1 Year St Albans
Oaklands College has a well-equipped and professionally staffed learning environment where students can reach their full potential through access to our specialist studios, including ceramics studio, photography studio, print room and creative computer suites.
Level 3
Full Time 2 Years St Albans
Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to progress to degree level study or employment with this practical, creative course which encourages you to cultivate creative thinking.
What do I need? Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, preferably including English, Maths and an art-based subject/ or a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design. You must bring some artwork to your interview in the form of a sketchbook, design boards or photographic evidence of work.
What will I learn? l Explore ideas and concepts in art and design l Experiment with 3D design l Challenge and explore contextual designs l Ceramics l Life drawing l Print l Deliver personal exhibition of final major project
What can I do next? This course prepares you for employment and provides an excellent grounding for more advanced study at college or university. Career paths are many and varied and include Graphic Design, Illustration, Advertising, Set/Theatre Design, Special Effects, Interior Architecture, Textiles and Applied Arts, Fine Art, Ceramics, Jewellery Design, Window Display, Fashion and Fashion Promotion and Marketing, Animation.
Level 3
Full Time 2 Years St Albans
Are you an artistic individual with a creative flair in designing attention-grabbing and thoughtprovoking graphics? This two-year course teaches students about the changing and challenging field of graphic design.
What do I need? You will need four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, preferably including English, Maths an Art based subject and/or a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design. You must bring some artwork to your interview in the form of a sketchbook, design boards or photographic evidence of work.
What will I learn? You will be taught how to generate contemporary graphics using industry standard software. Topics include: l Motion graphics l Packaging l Typeface design l Advertising l Photography l Print design Graphic Design students are regularly entered in to national competitions ranging from photography to advertising and more.
What can I do next? Progress to higher education or into employment. Previous students now work in graphic design, film and TV graphics, corporate identity, illustration, new media routes, user experience design and creative advertising.
Image by Nicola Kwiatkowska Extended Diploma, Multimedia, Design and Animation
Level 3
Full Time 2 Years St Albans
This course is designed to take you through the creative processes of the range of practices within Multimedia Design and Animation. Projects can range from, Illustration, animation, model making, storytelling, script writing, comic books and much more. Using the latest industry standard software for 2D & 3D animation and video editing, you will explore your creative side in exciting and dynamic ways.
What do I need? You will need four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, preferably including English, Maths an Art based subject and/or a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design. You must bring some artwork to your interview in the form of a sketchbook, design boards or photographic evidence of work.
What will I learn? l Motion graphic character design l Adobe software and editorial programmes l Creative processes of animation and illustration l Games design and concept art
What can I do next? Once you have completed this course, you can then progress onto a variety of degree-level courses and specialist courses in 2D & 3D animation, illustration, sound effects, fine art and more.
For more information on our Art, Fashion & Design courses, relevant careers and potential salaries, visit www.oaklands.ac.uk/art
Level 3
Full Time 2 Years St Albans
Do you have a love of fashion and an appreciation of designers’ work? This stimulating course will equip you with a broad range of skills relevant to fashion and associated industries.
What do I need? Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, preferably including English, Maths an art-based subject and/ or a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design. You must bring some artwork to your interview in the form of a sketchbook, design boards or photographic evidence of work.
What will I learn? l Digital pattern cutting l Textiles l Garment construction l CAD l Photography and video shoots l Creating a portfolio
What can I do next? This course provides you with an excellent launch pad to further your studies onto a range of Degree and HND courses including: Fashion Design, Textiles, Costume Design and Fashion Business.
The highlight of the course is when students create a mini collection supported with research for their final major project which is shown at the end of the year show.
Level 3
Full Time 2 Years St Albans
Photography is an art of observation, so having the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals to good image capturing is key for a career in the industry. This course provides you with camera skills, photoshop techniques, experience with industry standard equipment and a blank canvas to channel your creativity.
What do I need? You will need four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, preferably including English, Maths an Art based subject and/or a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design. You must bring some artwork to your interview in the form of a sketchbook, design boards or photographic evidence of work.
What will I learn? l Studio and location photography l Digital photography l Traditional (wet photography) methods l Darkroom techniques l Research skills l Working to live briefs
What can I do next? Once you have completed this course, you can progress to degree level studies in a related subject or you may choose to venture into employment.
UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Level 3
Full Time 1 Year St Albans
This rigorous, exciting and immersive course is designed to develop all your art and design skills across a wide range of disciplines within a vibrant and diverse creative environment, preparing you for degree level studies.
What do I need? You will need a minimum of one art based A Level or an Extended Diploma with accompanying four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, as well as a portfolio of artwork as evidence for your interview process.
What will I learn? l Photography l Fashion and textiles l Print l 3D design/Ceramics l Graphic illustration l Fine art l Life drawing l Contextual studies
What can I do next? The traditional progression from a Foundation Diploma is to an HE programme at university. Students studying this course have previously progressed to HE institutes such as Central St. Martins, Brighton and Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art.
Our tutors have many years of professional experience working within the creative and cultural industries, many of whom still work commercially within the industry as designers and exhibiting artists.
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Teaching and support from highly experienced tutors with backgrounds in Marketing, Sales, Finance and HR.
