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F o u n d a t i o n 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 i m a g i n a t i o n .

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Learning Skills and Context(40 Level 4 credits)

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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Development and Progression(40 Level 4 credits)

Unit 5: Integrated Art & Design Research, Ideas and Methods (30 x Level 4 credits)Unit 6: Preparation for Progression in Art & Design (10 x Level 4 credits)p a r t

threeProposal and Realisation(40 Level 4 credits)

Unit 7: Art & Design Project Proposaland Realisation (40 x Level 4 credits)

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projects are assessed and feedback is given regularly both verbally and in student handbooks. the final unit is moderated by an external examiner and an award of PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION is given in level 4. further information can be found in the student handbook and at w w w . a r t s . a c . u k / a w a r d i n g . h t m

a d d i t i o n a lqualification

students will be expected to complete the UAL drawing award. you will develop your drawing skills by using a large range of different media. the course is run by the university of the arts london and is a highly recognised qualification.

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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 i n s t a l l a t i o n s

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Our students have progressed to many different courses including:

daniel service – fashion design technology: womenswear, London College of fashionkate greaves - textiles in practice, manchester metropolitan universityrachel benson - critical fine art practice, university of brightonjamie rivers - graphic design, university college falmouthlauren jackson - theatrical make-up,manchester collegesofia villanueva brackley - fine art,central st martinscharlotte patmore - fashion styling & photography,london college of fashionnatalie 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

“The standard of teaching and support available at Carmel is o u t s t a n d i n g ”

for more information or for any queries visitw w w . c a r m e l . a c . u k

You must apply online via thecollege website at w w w . c a r m e l . a c . u k

Contact our admissionsdepartment 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 look forward to hearing from

y o u

c a r m e l

college

Prescot Road, St.Helens,

WA10 3AG

Tel (01744)452200 Email sbo@carmel.ac.uk

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