Art & Design 2018-2019 For the future you want
ART & DESIGN The School of Art & Design is one of the largest of its kind in the UK with over 700 students and has a strong reputation for progressing students into both degree-level study and employment in the creative industries. Our students regularly present their art and design work in exhibitions and industry nights at venues across Edinburgh. Our graduate diploma shows in 2017 were held at Summerhall, The Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, and within the studios at our Granton campus. Links with industry and art colleges across the UK are key to us achieving our main aim and purpose: to provide an exciting creative space and a challenging curriculum to allow our students to stretch, test and develop their own creativity to positively influence the world around them. We have strong partnerships with the National Galleries of Scotland, design agencies and art colleges including Glasgow School of Art, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and University of the Arts London, among others. Regular visits to local studios, galleries and workshops are a key part of our course delivery and students also have opportunities to participate in study trips further afield including London, Paris, Berlin and Basel. To succeed as a working artist or designer, your future success is based on the quality of the work you produce and how professionally you present it your portfolio. Here at Edinburgh College you can build, refine and showcase your talent by developing not only specialist skills but create a portfolio that will gain you second or third year entry at degree level, enter employment or confidently begin your own creative studio practice. Be inspired and become the artist or designer you wish to be by applying to study at Edinburgh College s School of Art & Design. PARTNERS We are the first college in Scotland to offer Art & Design qualifications from the prestigious University of the Arts London (UAL) Awarding Body. UAL is Europe s largest specialist arts university and their innovative courses prepare students to enter the best arts courses at the best arts universities, across the UK. GLOW Glow festival is a two month creative explosion giving audiences the chance to enjoy performances and exhibitions from Edinburgh College students covering all our curriculum areas. AWARDS Our students are often in the news, winning national awards for example the D+AD, Show Racism The Red Card, SQA Star Awards and the Scottish Digital Business Awards. EXHIBITIONS At the end of the year our students exhibit and launch their careers as part of Glow Festival. This year our exhibitions and industry events include high profile venues including the Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Summerhall and the Fruitmarket Gallery. Students Association Edinburgh College PORTFOLIO Candidates will be asked to bring a portfolio of recent practical and contextual art and design work to their folio submission day. You can prepare by collecting together your art and design work, and thinking about what you can tell us about your interest in art and your aspirations to become an artist or designer.
SPOTLIGHT JDAN WJ PRASAD // MENSWEAR DESIGNER I obtained an MA in Menswear from the prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA) in July 2014 where I developed and worked very closely with a tailoring house in Italy. My final collection was produced by the last standing menswear couture house Brioni now owned by the Kering Group. My time at RCA was a great stepping stone for the next stage of my career and gaining employment in the fashion industry. I obtained my first job with E. Tautz within two weeks of graduating from RCA. Prior to entering RCA I was successful in gaining direct level entry into year two of BA Fashion Design at Edinburgh College of Art after studying in the Art and Design department at Edinburgh College; this was possibly the most important part of my education. I spent three years at Edinburgh College, firstly studying the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design before progressing onto the HND in Textiles. My aim at Edinburgh College was to build an exciting portfolio and gain the knowledge and experience to successfully enter art college. Not really knowing what I wanted to specialise in during my Foundation Diploma, I was guided into an area of design that I previously hadn t considered. The teaching was not only impeccable but inspiring, and the support that the Art & Design department provided shaped me into a student that was knowledgeable, excited and competent within my specialism. In fact so much so that I decided to stay for another two years to gain even more experience within fashion and textiles by studying the HND. This provided me with the confidence and belief in my own work and chosen career path. The most important part of my time at Edinburgh College was that it provided me with the time to understand what path I wanted to follow. I am now employed as a Menswear Designer for E. Tautz. I work on collections for runway, twice a year we show at London Fashion Week (LCM London Collections Men). I also work on the ready to wear line for our store in Mayfair along with a seasonal womenswear collection, shown twice a year at London Fashion Week (Womens). I am forever grateful to the staff of the Art & Design department and the Fashion and Textiles team for believing in and inspiring me.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE AIRetc our Artist-In-Residence programme is a four month residency offered to artists and designers who wish to develop their practice post university in an educational context of Further Education. The AIRetc programme was launched in 2010 and is an innovative scheme which provides recently graduated or professional artists and designers with a dedicated studio space within the Art & Design department as well as access to specialist resources and facilities. Our past graduates can apply for one of the residencies and this is an excellent way of keeping in touch with our alumni family but to offer valuable experience to our graduates. LYNNE MCBRIDE Feb 2018 June 2018 RACHAEL SIMPSON Sep 2017 - Jan 2018 LEWIS BISSETT Feb 2017 - June 2017 HAZEL POWELL Feb 2016 - June 2016 PAVLOS GEORGIOU Sep 2015 - Jan 2016 VISITING ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS We have a strong and expanding programme of visiting artists and designers, which is a key aspect of the professional practice element of many of our courses. The programme gives students the opportunity to communicate directly with professional and active practitioners to enhance their progression and employment within the art and design sector. This immersive residency has given me time and space to develop my own art practice through the inspirational staff, students and facilities, but more importantly I feel dedicated and excited about what I can bring to this unique exchange of learning through contemporary art. Rachael Simpson Artist-in-Residence Sep 2017 - Jan 2018 PROGRESSION AND ARTICULATION Your time with us is important but so is where you go to after graduating. We have articulation agreements with Edinburgh Napier University, Heriot-Watt University, University of Cumbria and The Glasgow School of Art, and have strong links and partnerships with other art colleges including University of the Arts London and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. Our students can progress into 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of degree-level and many successfully enter directly into employment after graduating.
Employability All of our art and design courses have a focus on practical briefs to make sure you gain experience of the creative process. These are often live projects with real budgets and clients, working from the Creative Exchange Leith, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop and The Bothy Project at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. These projects give give you vital real life working experience to be a success in the creative industries and become a practicing artist or designer.
ART & DESIGN COURSE PROGRESSION Past students have gone on to study on a wide variety of art and design courses at the major art colleges in Scotland and throughout the UK. These include: University of the Arts London, Leeds College of Art, Manchester Met, Northumbria, Brighton, The Slade and Goldsmiths. *These articulation routes are in development with GSA **With other relevant qualifications Indirect Progression Direct Progression Articulation to University SCQF Level 1-3 We run a number of courses in Art & Design and portfolio preparation at SCQF Level 1-3. Go to www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk for details. Level 4 Equivalent to National 4 Level 5 Equivalent to National 5 Level 6 Equivalent to Highers Level 7 Equivalent to Advanced Higher Level 8 Articulation (Aligned uni courses) Art & Design Art and Design UAL Level 2 Diploma (Bridges SCQF 4 & 5) Art and Design UAL Foundation Dip loma (Bridges SCQF 6 & 7) Art and Design: UAL Level 3 Diploma Glasgow School of Art: 2nd year BA (Hons) Sculpture (2 places) Recognised second year entry: Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh College of Art, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and Grays School of Art Recognised first year entry: Edinburgh College of Art**, Duncan of Jordanstone, Grays College of Art, Heriot-Watt University Contemporary Art Practice Interactive Design Illustration Graphic Design Computer Art & Design Animation Art and Design: Digital Media NPA (Jan start) Art and Design: Interactive Design NC Graphic and Digital Design NC Art and Design: Creative Media NC Contemporary Art Practice (Interactive Design) (Illustration) (Graphic Design) Computer Arts and Design 3D Animation Contemporary Art Practice (Interactive Design) (Illustration) (Graphic Design) Computer Arts and Design 3D Animation Cumbria University: 2nd year entry to BA (Hons) Fine Art Glasgow School of Art: 2nd and 3rd year entry to BA (Hons) Sculpture and Environmental Art* Glasgow School of Art: 2nd or 3rd year entry to BA (Hons) Digital Culture** Edinburgh Napier University: BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Interaction Design, 3rd year entry Illustration and Animation courses: Duncan of Jordanstone, Edinburgh College of Art, Glasgow School of Art, Grays College of Art and University of the Arts London Graphic design courses: Edinburgh Napier University, Glasgow School of Art, Duncan of Jordanstone, Edinburgh College of Art, Grays College of Art and University of the Arts London Animation and digital arts courses: Duncan of Jordanstone, Paisley University, Abertay University and Glasgow Caledonian University Edinburgh Napier University: HND Computer Arts and Design 3rd year entry, BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Interaction Design Interior Design Architecture and Interior Design NC 3D Design (Interior) 3D Design (Interior) Heriot-Watt University: 3rd year entry (6 guaranteed places) to BA (Hons) Interior Design Glasgow School of Art: 2nd/3rd year entry** to BA (Hons) Interior Design Fashion & Textiles Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles) UAL Level 2 Diploma Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles) UAL Level 3 Diploma Textiles Textiles Heriot-Watt University: 2nd/3rd year entry to BA (Hons) Design for Textiles Fashion and Textiles courses: Duncan of Jordanstone, Edinburgh College of Art, Glasgow School of Art, Grays College of Art and University of the Arts London
Using our course guide Apply now: edinburghcollege.ac.uk This course guide gives you an overview of the courses available to study in 2018/19 - MAKING YOUR COURSE CHOICE AS EASY AS POSSIBLE! Courses have clear progression routes onto other college courses, university or employment. Apply online or contact our course information advisors on 0131 660 1010 or courseinfo@edinburghcollege.ac.uk. Use Career Coach to find the right course to get to your perfect career. I: The course is open to applications from international students. Campus G: Granton MD: Midlothian Mode of attendance F: Full time P: Part time MR: Milton Road S: Sighthill E: Evening O: Open Learning Art and Design Portfolio Art and Design UAL Diploma Level 2 SCQF 5 G F 5 Create a portfolio for applications to more advanced level courses in art and design by studying a range of specialities. This course is the perfect preparation for school leavers onwards. Minimum 4 passes SCQF Level 4 and portfolio submission. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Adult learners with relevant employment/life experience/skills will be considered for entry Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles) UAL Diploma Level 2 SCQF 5 G F 5 Widen your knowledge of the creative process and put your learning into context by researching artists and designers. You will also have the opportunity to exhibit your final project in an end of year show. Minimum 4 passes SCQF Level 4. Entry to this course will be determined by portfolio submission and entry requirements stated. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Adult learners with relevant employment/life experience/skills will be considered for entry Art and Design: Digital Media NPA (Jan start) G F 5 SCQF level What level the course is listed as on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. You will develop creative skills using digital technology with traditional drawing techniques to produce inspiring work in graphics, animation, digital imaging and web design. This an ideal short full-time course to develop a portfolio for further and higher level study in Art and Design. There are no formal entry requirements, however Art and Design at Level 4 would be beneficial. This course gives you the opportunity to develop a portfolio of artwork to support college applications. Architecture and Interior Design NC SCQF 6 I G F 6 Course Name: As it appears on the website I G F 8 Course Description: Brief outline of the course. Visit our website for more information. Course entry requirements: Entry requirements stated are minimum requirements and may be subject to alteration. Please check the website for full entry requirements. IELTS = The International English Language Testing System Engage in a learning experience that offers a mix of architecture, interior design and creative inter-disciplinary, working knowledge of the architecture and interior design sectors. Minimum 4 passes at SCQF Level 5 or BTEC /
Art & Design Apply now: edinburghcollege.ac.uk Art and Design Portfolio Art and Design: Creative Media NC SCQF 6 I G F 6 Art and Design Portfolio Art and Design UAL Level 3 Diploma SCQF 6 I G F 6 An introduction to a range of visual disciplines and develop your abilities using digital technology and traditional drawing skills to produce work in graphics animation, digital imaging and web design. Minimum 4 passes SCQF Level 5 or BTEC/ Gain an understanding of employment and further education opportunities available in art and design, then progress into a specific area of work or specialist study in fully-equipped studios. This course is ideal for progressing onto Foundation Diploma, HND or 1st year degree-level at an art college. Minimum of 4 passes SCQF Level 5 or BTEC / Art and Design: Interactive Design NC I G F 6 Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles) UAL Level 3 Diploma SCQF 6 I G F 6 This course is an introduction to a range of visual disciplines. You will develop your abilities using digital technology to produce interactive design work across a range of digital media and web design. Minimum 4 passes at SCQF Level 5 or BTEC/ Develop the skills you need to progress onto our HND Textiles programme and pursue a career in the fashion and textile industry, including accessory production and textile design. Minimum 4 passes at SCQF Level 5 or BTEC/ Graphic and Digital Design NC SCQF 6 I G F 6 Art and Design UAL Foundation Diploma SCQF 6/7 I G F 6 This practical course introduces you to all aspects of graphic design for print and web, covering the fundamentals of graphic design and establishing strong working practices. Minimum 4 passes at SCQF Level 5 or BTEC/ Realise your potential and your specialist area by developing your confidence in working independently. Foundation Studies is a pivotal qualification which provides a transition from general education to specialist art and design education enabling you to make an informed decision when applying to higher education or seeking employment. Foundation students progress mainly into second year degree or HND from this course in Scotland. 1 Higher plus 4 passes at SCQF Level 5 or BTEC /UAL Level 3 Diploma or NC SCQF Level 6. Entry to this course will be determined by portfolio submission and
Art & Design Apply now: edinburghcollege.ac.uk Art and Design Specialist 3D Animation HND SCQF 8 I G F 8 Art and Design Specialist 3D Design (Interior Design) HND SCQF 8 I G F 8 Develop the skills you need to pursue a career in 3D Computer Animation, from designing architectural fly-throughs, modelling and animating 3D figures, and building environments for computer games. 2 Highers or BTEC / UAL Level 2 /3 or Enhance your practical interior design skills through developing exhibition, computeraided and lighting design concepts in a project-based environment, before further degree-level study. 2 Highers or BTEC / UAL Level 2 /3 or Computer Arts and Design HND SCQF 8 I S F 8 Textiles HND SCQF 8 I G F 8 Develop your knowledge of digital design and get straight to work on practical design briefs. Learn to use creative software, ensuring you have the skills to complete the full creative process. 2 Highers or BTEC/UAL LEVEL 2 /3 or This practical two-year course will develop your textiles and fashion skills and knowledge. Studies will be varied ensuring you get experience in all the areas needed to follow a career in the fashion/textiles industry. 2 Highers or BTEC / UAL Level 2 /3 or Contemporary Art Practice HND SCQF 8 I G F 8 (Graphic Design) HND SCQF 8 G F 8 Get the skills for a career as a visual artist with this inter-disciplinary course covering 2D and 3D fine art practice, allowing you to respond to project briefs designed to inspire you. 2 Highers or BTEC/ UAL LEVEL 2 /3 or This project-led course will teach you the elements of visual design for both web and print. You will work on creative briefs to ensure you have practical experience of the design process. 2 Highers or BTEC / UAL LEVEL 2 /3 or
Art & Design Apply now: edinburghcollege.ac.uk Art and Design Specialist (Illustration) HND SCQF 8 I G F 8 Access Courses Art, Design and Media UAL Level 1 Diploma G F 3 Develop the knowledge you need to start out as a freelance illustrator and gain skills in specialised illustration areas such as editorial, design, advertising and book publishing. 2 Highers or BTEC / UAL LEVEL 2 /3 or be determined by portfolio submission. Develop your existing art and design skills at SCQF Level 3. You will learn how to work in a professional manner so that you can progress to higher level art and design courses. Suitable for those with additional support and learning needs and with no formal qualifications or qualifications below SCQF Level 2. (Interactive Design) HND SCQF 8 I G F 8 Entry-Level Certificate Art and Design OCR G P 2 Learn the essential skills in web design and development, video and audio, 3D modelling and animation, and make sure you are prepared for further degree-level studies in digital media design. 2 Highers or BTEC/ UAL LEVEL 2 /3 or be determined by portfolio submission. Try a range of art and design processes and techniques which build on existing skills and introduce new ones. These may include printmaking, painting, sculpture, 2D and 3D design. Suitable for those with additional support and learning needs and with no formal qualifications or qualifications below SCQF Level 2. Evening Creative Textiles: Production Techniques for Fashion and Clothing SCQF 6 G E 6 Develop your skills in working with machinery and hand tools in the manipulation of fabrics, and gain an understanding of the operations used during production by creating specific garments. There are no formal qualifications required but students should have a keen interest in fashion and textiles. Creative Textiles: Surface Pattern SCQF 6 G E 6 Explore the potential of surface pattern via the application of decoration to a diverse range of surfaces and materials. You will experiment by using media and materials with the technologies associated with printed constructed and embroidered textiles. There are no formal qualifications required but students should have a keen interest in fashion and textiles. Introduction to Art and Design ACE and Pathways: Entry Level 1 SCQF 1 G P 1 Learn a range of different craft, art and design processes and techniques. These may include printmaking, painting, sculpture, illustration, digital manipulation and 2D and 3D design. Schools College Partnership (SCP) Art Portfolio Preparation 1 and 2 (SCP) G E 6 You will explore a variety of art and design disciplines, media and techniques, using a sketchbook as a tool to help investigate the creative process both in research and development of ideas and interests. This is a very important element of any successful portfolio. Suitable for those with additional support and learning needs and with no formal qualifications or qualifications below SCQF Level 2. There are no formal entry requirements, however Art at Level 5 would be beneficial. This course gives you the opportunity to develop a portfolio of artwork which will support college and UCAS applications for art and design based courses. Life Drawing 1 and 2 (SCP) G E 5-6 If you are a school student this course is the perfect opportunity to develop life drawing elements towards a portfolio of artwork. This course will make sure you showcase your best work to support college and UCAS applications for art and design-based courses. SCQF Level 5 Art and Design and recommendation from your Art and Design Teacher.
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