SCHOOLS PORTFOLIO BUILDING COURSE

Course description

This course is most suitable for 5th and 6th year pupils who may be intending to apply to Art College or an HNC/D at an FE College. It may also suit some 4th year pupils.

This is a practical course that will give you the opportunity to explore subjects including:

· Basic drawing techniques and media

· Figure drawing

· Colour techniques and media

· Video and moving image

· Digital skills and augmented reality

· Introduction to animation

· Exploring 3D

· Sketchbook development

· This course can be used to support your school work and thematic studies.

You will receive expert guidance and support from our skilled teaching team and have extra time to invest further in your creative abilities and build on the great work you are doing at school. On successful completion of the course you will achieve a college certificate.

Learning outcome

This course is designed for those planning to apply for Art School, NC, HNC/HND in art and design disciplines, or for further study at West Lothian College.

We offer NC Art and Design (Portfolio Development) and HNC Art Portfolio Production.

For the past nine years 100% of our HNC Art Portfolio Production students applying to advanced level studies were offered places on their chosen courses.

The majority of our HNC Art Portfolio Production students are offered direct entry to year two. Some of the prestigious offers are degree studies at;

• Edinburgh College of Art
• Glasgow School of Art
• Gray’s School of Art
• Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
• Napier University
• University of Abertay and Heriot Watt University