Contemporary Art Skills
- Provide art skill workshops with professional artists, which will enable you to experience learning in the college
- Enable you to share ideas and enthusiasm for art with pupils from across Shetland
- Complete artwork to meet criteria of SQA units with a range of visual studies and design planning skills
- Vocational Pathway
- Shetland College UHI
summary
What is special about this course?
This Vocational Pathways Contemporary Art Skills course enables the development of a range of contemporary art skills and a project unit which can be structured to support you to develop potential in an area of special interest.
We will supply materials and give each pupil an A3 sketchbook. Tutors will demonstrate techniques and give critical support and you will be encouraged to review each other’s work in a supportive environment.
Entry requirements
This Vocational Pathways course is open to S3/S4 pupils.
content
Styles of drawing, with emphasis on observation; selection of theme or topic for investigation and printmaking.
The aims of this course are to:
You will be able to use our printmaking workshop and art studios with specialist equipment. Weather permitting, some sessions will include drawing outside in the landscape.
In year two, you will build on drawing skills with more accomplished outcomes and will aim to complete a further two SQA modules.
study mode
How will I study my course?
We will supply materials and give each pupil an A3 sketchbook. Tutors will demonstrate techniques and give critical support and you will be encouraged to review each other’s work in a supportive environment.
You will produce a personal sketchbook of investigative studies. You will be encouraged to discuss and share your work in progress.
Where can I study my course?
How long will my course last?
Part time - one year (9.15am to 4.00pm) plus four hours study per week.
fees/funding
How much will my course cost?
Most full-time students will have their fees paid.
Students on part-time courses may also be eligible to have their course fees waived.career
What can I do on completion of my course?
Students can progress on to the NC Art and Design course.
apply
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at Shetland College UHI. Shetland College operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.
Important note: course structure context is indicative only and does not represent a definitive list, in name or in nature, of modules that will be studied in this course, and may vary depending on location of study. Course structure context is subject to change at any time, without prior notice.
Contact us
UHI information line
0845 272 3600
