ART AND CRAFT DIPLOMA ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ART AND CRAFT (Advanced) Level 7 Overall Aims To define and understand the art world and establish their position it. To provide a format for the students to integrate theory, art history, marketing and their studio practice. Students are encouraged to exhibit their work, enter the marketplace and work off-site during the years of study. While some students go directly from the Diploma in Art and Craft to the Diploma in Art and Craft (Advanced), others enrol after having practised as artists/craftspeople or worked in related industries for several years. In this situation, the course could be seen as a refresher course to practising artists. Entry Criteria Open to those who have completed the Diploma in Art and Craft or a similar course at another institution. Students with prior experience, work or study based, may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. Programme Art History - The history of art and craft including pacific craft, New Zealand/Maori craft, contemporary and ancient cultures. History is studied via slide and video lectures. The programme aims to inform the student's creative processes. Students will learn to research art and craft topics and participate in practical exercises. Life Drawing - Using a variety of approaches, students will increase their visual awareness, observational skills, understanding of form and structure; and the development of an individual interpretation. Students are encouraged to experiment with a variety of traditional and contemporary media to build up their drawing and mark making skills. Student will be encouraged to keep a visual diary. Marketing & Critical Studies - Part marketing, part theory and art context. This course covers: you and the art market, the internet and arts websites, writing about art, statements of intent and critical discussion on topics covered in art history. Major Study Studio practice can include a number of disciplines which may be integrated within the student's body of work. Off site work experience is encouraged where applicable. Students will refine and develop their artwork working towards a professional standard. More information » Art and Craft course tutors » View student's Art and Craft work Other qualifications offered » Certificate in Art and Craft Level 4 » Diploma in Art and Craft Level 6
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