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Foundation studies in art and design at carmel college is an e x c i t i n g , creative and innovative course. It’s a place for you to explore a diverse range of practices, and then to specialise in an area of your choice; it is the route to help you access higher education or employment in the arts. Always supportive and always inclusive, the foundation diploma celebrates individuality and imagination.
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Unit 1: Art & Design Research Methods (10 x Level 4 credits) Unit 2: Art & Design Ideas Development (10 x Level 4 credits) Unit 3: Art & Design Materials and Methods (10 x Level 4 credits) Unit 4: Art & Design Evaluation and Reflection (10 x Level 4 credits)
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visits to london, new york or a european capital city are made annually and d e m o n s t r a t e the importance the diploma places on visiting exhibitions, s c r e e n i n g s , galleries and installations
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daniel service – fashion design technology: womenswear, London College of fashion kate greaves - textiles in practice, manchester metropolitan university rachel benson - critical fine art practice, university of brighton jamie rivers graphic design, university college falmouth lauren jackson - theatrical make-up, manchester college sofia villanueva brackley - fine art, central st martins charlotte patmore fashion styling & photography, london college of fashion natalie hodson photographic art, university of wales, newport
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students are assigned to a personal tutor who oversees the pastoral and academic needs of the group. tutor periods are designed to support the process of entering higher education or employment. students receive instruction on UCAS procedures, personal statements and university admissions. presentations from a range of universities are arranged as well as talks from professional artists. students attend the annual art and design UCAS event in manchester for more information or for any queries visit w w w . c a r m e l . a c . u k
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You must apply online via the college website at www.carmel.ac.uk Contact our admissions department for more information on 01744 452214 or , 01744 452212. All applicants will be interviewed and are expected to bring a folder of w o r k . we y
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