All learners at Oaklands College take part in an initial assessment for Maths and English, to help us ensure that everyone reaches their full potential and has the appropriate supporting skills to enable access to University or relevant employment. In year one there is an additionality of L2 Award in print and in year two City and Guilds L2 Life drawing.
Mode of study
Full Time
Start date
01/09/2027
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including maths and English or a full Level 2 with a merit profile and grades 9 - 4 in English & maths.
Teaching staff
You will be taught across the subjects within Art and Design by eight or more tutors, all of whom are highly qualified within their individual specialisms. All the tutors have in the past or are currently working in the world of Art and Design. Working artists and guest speakers from Universities are invited in to the college to talk to students on a regular basis.
Course Code
DP3ATA1F/1
Duration
2-Year
Location
St Albans Campus
Awarding body
University of the Arts London
Assessment
All work is internally assessed throughout both years at college assessment weeks. Your work will be assessed by the relevant subject staff, but your personal tutor will keep a record of your progress on a portfolio index. An external moderator visits the department once a year to ensure that we are marking to the correct standard.
About the course
In your second year you will undertake the Extended Diploma where you will choose two specialist subjects to study in preparation for your personal career path into HE or Employment. These could be a combination of Graphics and Photography, Fine Art and Print, Ceramics and 3D Design or Fashion and Textiles, as Fashion is offered as a specialism in the second year. Throughout your course you will have the support of a personal tutor to help you through the assignments and to give you guidance in your future career.
Career options
This course prepares you for employment and provides an excellent grounding for more advanced courses at colleges and Universities. Career paths are many and varied; some examples are: Graphic Design, Illustration, Advertising, Set/Theatre Design, Special Effects, Car Design, Interior Architecture, Textiles and Applied Arts, Fine Art, Ceramics, Jewellery Design, Window Display, Fashion and Fashion Promotion and Marketing, Journalistic Photography, Fine Art Photography, Animation.
All of our Art, Fashion & Design courses prepare you for an exciting career within the creative industries, with many students going on to study degrees at prestigious universities.
Potential careers:
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Animator -
Costume Designer -
Ceramicist -
Fashion/ Clothing Designer -
Fashion Illustrator -
Fine Artist -
Games Designer -
Graphic Designer -
Illustrator -
Interactive Web Designer -
Jewellery Designer -
Model Maker/ Special Effects -
Photographer -
Product Designer -
Stage/Set Designer -
Technical Illustrator -
Textile Designer
Course Content - What will I learn?
We will encourage you to become an independent creative thinker who can also be part of a team. Presentation skills are an important part of becoming a designer or artist so regular critiques are held in all classes.
In the second year you will have an hours portfolio building a week, in addition to your tutorial.
Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.
All work is internally assessed throughout both years at college assessment weeks. Your work will be assessed by the relevant subject staff, but your personal tutor will keep a record of your progress on a portfolio index. An external moderator visits the department once a year to ensure that we are marking to the correct standard.