59 Creative Arts and Design A-level Programs

Within Design Engineering, you will work with principles and concepts that will develop your skills as a budding engineer to progress to Higher Education or industry, ensuring that your learning direction supports progression beyond A-Level.

3D Design Studies introduces you to a wide range of makers and designers.

This is a two year study programme which is equivalent to 3 A Levels, however a one year option is also available which is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels. Both programme years will accrue UCAS points should your chosen progression route be a UK university.

This A Level 3D Design/Ceramics course puts the emphasis placed upon functional and utilitarian considerations as compared to three- dimensional outcomes produced in other disciplines, such as sculpture in Fine Art, where the intentions might be centred upon the aesthetic qualities of expressive form. You will look at functional ceramics and product design, but aspects of craft may also be included, such as items that are concerned with functionality and manual skills as well as aesthetic qualities. Possible areas of study include: ceramics, sculpture and product design.

This is a highly creative subject that will give you an insight into the diverse application of materials, techniques and processes relevant to the fashion and textiles specialism. You will bring a conceptual approach to the subject through exploring the work of others, taking part in technical workshops, experimenting independently and developing your own ideas around topics of interest to you.

This course is ideal for learners who have a specific interest in the opportunity to explore a range of exciting media and graphic communication areas of work such as: illustration, printmaking, typographical design, digital layout design, packaging visualisation, poster advertising, zines and a variety of mixed media applications. Learners will develop skills in the process of Graphic Communication creative thinking, personal investigation planning and progression and the use of specialist design software specific to the subject. There is, also, the opportunity for learners to engage with employability, Higher Education and cultural venues specific to the course.

Do you enjoy drawing and designing garments and accessories, as well as the challenge of bringing your ideas to life through making? The Textiles Fashion course will encourage you to develop a creative and experimental approach to contemporary fashion design and garment making. You will learn how to develop innovative solutions to a fashion design brief through in-depth research, experimentation and sample making. Your personal creativity and interests will be reflected through the opportunity to design garments for the worlds of couture fashion, costume and accessory design.

This is an ideal course for those who enjoy reading plays, performing and exploring ideas. You may or may not have studied GCSE Drama or BTEC Performing Arts but essentially you will be comfortable with: reading and performing, discussing and working with others in a creative team, watching and discussing play performances and writing.

You will need to be committed to an intensive course of study and prepared to devote a lot of time to the production of high-quality work on this course. You will explore a broad range of processes and techniques, learning new skills in our fully equipped, state of-the-art digital photo studio as well as the traditional darkroom.

The School of Digital and Creative Industries at Weymouth College has purpose-built facilities including a large fully equipped darkroom, photography studio, and a large suite of the latest Apple Macintosh computers.

At this level, you will start gaining a more profound understanding of the processes and techniques involved in the production of art. You will want to develop your flair for creativity and we will want to help you channel it by exposing you to new ideas. We will be pushing you beyond your comfort zone so that you can realise your full potential.

Ideally you will have a keen interest in all aspects of photography from film photography to digital and social media photography. Students taking this subject have access to a professionally equipped studio and the use of bookable industry standard equipment, studios and a dark room to fully realise their creative potential.

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4+/C+ or above, including English Language and an Art & Design subject. Those who have not studied a GCSE Art & Design subject must be able to demonstrate interest and ability through a visual portfolio that may include work in a variety of media, as well as observational drawing.

A practical, engaging and creative course where you will examine the work of drama practitioners, explore a range of drama as a practical art form, and work independently to create your own performances. You will be given a thorough grounding on the basics of performing and experience the innovative styles of playwrights, directors, actors, and companies.

This course is ideal for learners who enjoy seeing musicals and discussing performance work, have a love for Musical Theatre and enjoy singing, dancing and acting. It is suitable for students who enjoy reflecting on performance work and developing skills as a performer. This qualification is valued by many employers recruiting for people-orientated careers. This course enables learners to build on many transferable skills including teamwork, independence and communication skills, as well as building your confidence levels, all of which are valued by employers.