Course Curriculum

Start Date April 17, 2017 and consecutively each month thereafter.

Crafts, creative arts and design

Level 04 – 5 Learning Modules (Foundation Diploma Studies)

Start up dates – geared to your choices

The Start up date is the first Monday of the month. Courses will roll flexistudy from that point. Ideal completion time is 12-18 months.

Assessments take place at mid and endpoint of each unit.

Hours

Units comprise of 110-140 hrs for completion. Total hours 460-520

Assessment criteria

Coursework and learning interaction account for the majority of progress assessment.

Tutorials serve as crucial learning reference points, external project completion and skills progress checks.

Learning summaries

Written components aim to clarify the learning and exploration of each unit from historical to practical and new field work perspectives.

Thesis – 2500 words. 5x Learning summaries 500 words.

SUMMARY OF COURSEWORK

Coursework comprises of Units 1-5.

Assessments are ongoing, appraisal based and subject to 3 external verification processes.

Unit 1

Induction day: Presentation & orientation
Professional practice introduction: How, Why..
How to price work
TM and QC awareness
Kit and Equipment: DEVELOPMENT & MAINTENANCE
Health and Safety
Group Crit
Access equipment use
Surface & Preparation: Wood, Masonry, Glass
Basic practice: 8 strokes of shape construction
Advanced stroke practice and corner forming skills
Water based and oil basic enamel use.
Colour tinting.

20 Pts Completion of Segment

110-140 hrs

Studio practice 50 hrs

Unit 2 – Block lettering

History of sans serif letters. Essay Learning review

Block letter practice: Drawing and structure of 3 key styles
Spacing
Bold block lettering
Condensed block lettering
Lowercase block lettering 2 styles
Group Crit
Shading
Review essay.
Presentation
Tutorial

20 Pts Completion of Segment Part 1.2

110-140 hrs

Studio practice 50 hrs

Unit 3

Serif lettering

History of Romans and Venetian serif ‘filleti’
4 styles: Trajan Roman, Traditional London, Venetian, Egyptians
Practice and Composition
Group Crit
Review essay

Cursive Lettering

History of Cursivo and Italics
Key Strokes
3 styles: Calligraphic, Signwriters, and Italian
Practice and Composition
Review essay
Presentation
Tutorial

20 Pts Completion of Segment

110-140 hrs

Studio practice 50 hrs

Unit 4

Design

Working freehand
Design thinking – input
Design, Font design and CAD
Photoshop
Marketing
Designing the Brand icon
Production methods
Tutorial – Final Editions

20 Pts Completion of Segment

110-140 hrs

Unit 5

Design and Delivery

Project Management
- Group Crit
- Industry entry
- Presentation and client handling
- Business plan and finances
- How to price work – Review from Unit 1
- Marketing and future trend
Final Exhibition

20 Pts Completion of Segment

110-140 hrs

Studio practice 50 hrs

Award

Crafts, creative arts and design NVQ Level 4

5 Modules 100 pts Total

Learn Easy

Course structure is flexible. Start times, continuation points and close off are set at commencement are are open to renegotiation onward of start-up subject to course leader guidance and approval.

Students who have completed 1 week course with NGS may be eligible for assessment or recommencement. Tutor will advise on level and practical attainment in order to re-join practice at appropriate point.

COURSE STATUS – ACTIVE

Public Holiday

Upcoming bank holidays in England and Wales

2017
14 April	Friday	Good Friday
17 April	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Monday	Early May bank holiday
29 May	Monday	Spring bank holiday
28 August	Monday	Summer bank holiday
25 December	Monday	Christmas Day
26 December	Tuesday	Boxing Day

2018
1 January	Monday	New Year’s Day
30 March	Friday	Good Friday
2 April	Monday	Easter Monday
7 May	Monday	Early May bank holiday
28 May	Monday	Spring bank holiday
27 August	Monday	Summer bank holiday
25 December	Tuesday	Christmas Day
26 December	Wednesday	Boxing Day