Design Crafts

North West Kent College of Higher and Further Education
Dartford, Kent
Foundation Degree
2 Years
www.nwkcollege.ac.uk
Visual Studies
Design Process
Drawing
Craft Practice - textiles, printmaking, metals, mixed media, surface decoration etc
Contemporary Craft
Design for Fashion Accessories
Personal and Professional Development
Contextual and Critical Studies
Individual and Group Tutorial

Assessment:
Most assessment on the programme is through practical assignments supported by written work and presentations.
Normally BTEC National Diploma in an Art and Design subject or One 'A2' Level in Art and 4GCSEs or BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Studies or a suitable Access certificate in a related area of study. All applicants will be normally required to attend interview with a portfolio of work that shows their potential to succeed on the programme. Formal entry qualifications may be waived if applicants aged 21 or over have appropriate experience and have satisfactorily demonstrated - through portfolio or other evidence at interview - that they have the capability and commitment to complete the course. Students must be over 18 years of age. For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:- The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students, Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised workshops and 1 to 1 sessions. To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764 m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah Comerford 07515 051509 s.comerford@uel.ac.uk