Course details

Who is this course for

If you have a passion for art and would like to gain a qualification, this course is designed for:
Trainees preparing for employment;
All those looking to enhance their professional development or enhance their career prospects;
For people who would like to develop their art skills at level 2.

If you have previously achieved an Art and Design qualification at Level 2 or above, you will not be able to attend this course.

What are the entry requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a Level 1 qualification in Art and Design.

At DALS, we offer courses that would support you in developing your art skills. Those are:
Drawing for Beginners in person.
Drawing and Watercolour Painting online.
Watercolours and Painting in person.

What will I be learning

This qualification course is divided into 3 units:

Develop your creativity, by familiarising with the creative process, what steps are involved and how to review and improve your creative process.
Organise your artwork in a chronological manner, in an art book.
Develop an understanding of health and safety, related to the tools used.

How will I be assessed and supported

You will have to:
Collect your artworks in an art book, as evidence of your learning, progress and development.
Complete 4 assessments, one per each unit.
Collect the assessment sheets in a ring binder.
Your tutor will be giving you feedback in class, by observing your work and homework brought in class each week.
You will have an Individual Learning Plan, you will use this document to reflect upon your learning. Your tutor will be using it too, to give you written feedback and guidance on how to progress and further improve your artworks.

What do I need to bring?

For your assessments: an A4 ring binder and plastic pockets to collect your assessment sheets.
For your artworks: either an A4 or an A3 sketchbook and double sided tape to stick your artworks on it.
For drawing:
A basic set of pencils, from 2H to 6B.
A sketchpad, possibly an A4.
A simple rubber and possibly a putty rubber.
For painting:
A basic set of watercolours (12 half pans).
A set of 3 rounded pointy brushed (one small, one medium and one large).
Masking tape.
Old towel or kitchen paper.
A pot for your water.
A pad for basic exercises (200gr).
A cold-pressed 250gr or 300gr watercolour pad.
Your tutor will let you know if/when there is anything else that we will be using.
This course excepts that candidates will use their own tools and equipment. This will allow you to keep working at home to complete your works.
For your artworks, you are expected to explore with a range of tools and equipment. You will be working with your own selection of tools and equipment.
Finally, lots of enthusiasm, patience and willingness to explore and learn!

Any additional costs?

There is a tuition fee and exam fee with NCFE, please ask the provider for details.

What can this course lead to

Once successfully achieved this qualification, you may carry on your studies by enrolling on a Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design.
Alongside, you can develop your art skills by attending one of the following courses:
Drawing for Beginners - in person.
Drawing and Watercolour - online.
Watercolours class - in person

Kedleston Road Training Centre

Address:
Kedleston Road Training Centre, 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT

Phone: 01332 956370

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Online

You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
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In person

You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:

Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.

Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.

Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE

Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm

Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.

By telephone

Enquiries: 01332 956565

By Email

DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk

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• Fees & Reductions

Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.