Access to Higher Education – Art
Study LevelLevel 3 Course TypeAccess to Higher Education Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationLister BuildingOverview
The one year course is suitable for students over the age of 19 who wish to develop a portfolio of art, media and design-related work for entry to Higher Education.
You will get experience in two and three dimensions within a range of disciplines currently taught within art and design.
Completion of this course will let you select a specialist pathway for undergraduate study.
Key Info
Experiences could include drawing, printmaking, graphic design, ceramics, textile design, photography and ICT. An introduction to these disciplines will develop your individual creative potential in a supportive environment enabling you to develop concepts, take creative risks and understand techniques and processes.
The course offers you 60 Credits at Level 3 and will be graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
You should also expect to work with others and independently, meet deadlines and complete work to a high standard.
Qualification Gained: ASCENTIS Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design)
You will complete 15 ungraded units in:
- Study Skills
- Further Study Skills
- Introduction to Drawing
- Introduction to Media Editing
You will complete 45 graded credits in:
- Contextual Research
- Visual Language
- Foundations in Design
- 3D Art and Design
- Graphic Communication
- Printmaking
- Manipulating Images
- Final Exhibition
- Final Major Project
- Specialist Portfolio
A minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and a portfolio of art work.
Assessment on Access programmes involves a range of methods such as essays, presentations, reports and research investigations.You will have a combination of 15 ungraded and 45 graded units. For the graded units you will be graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
You will develop skills in independent research, critical thinking and evaluative skills, study skills, interview skills and interpersonal skills. You will develop the necessary skills to progress onto Higher Education. We will introduce you to the UCAS system and provide tutorial sessions for university applications.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
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