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ART AND DESIGN PROGRAMME

CAMPUS LOCATIONS

LONDON, OXFORD AND BOURNE

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At Kings, we believe that art is

fundamental to what it is to be

human. We support students as

they engage in active dialogue

with the artistic culture (or

cultures) they inhabit, extending

awareness of their responses and

those of others, and helping them

to express their own ideas in

artistic work which reflects their

experience.

We value all students ideas and

aim to create a reflective and

questioning environment in the

art studio. Students are

encouraged to share andarticulate their observations and

experiences, enabling them to

develop and express increasingly

independent and confident

personal responses. We open the

art studio as far as possible to the

wider artistic world, offering many

opportunities, on many levels, for

students to become stimulated,

curious and engaged in art.

Caroline Macdonald

Head of Art

Kings Education

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The Kings Advantage 4

Students Work 6

Alumni Success 8

Application Guidelines 16

Art and Design Preparation Programme 17

Art Foundation 18

A-level Art and Design 20

Advanced Level Foundation 20

EnglishPlusArt and Design 21

Masters Preparation Programme 21

Kings London 10

Kings Oxford 12

Kings Bournemouth 14

Cultural and Extracurricular Activities 22

UK Government Registration

Kings Colleges are registered as

independent schools with the UK

Government Department for Education.

View our Ofsted inspection reports

online viawww.kingseducation.com

Kings Bournemouth Reg no: 837/6009

Kings London Reg no: 305/6009

Kings Oxford Reg no: 931/6010

All our colleges are accredited by the

British Council for the teaching of

English. Kings is also a member of

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The Kings

Advantage

1. Expert teaching and small classesOur art and design programmes benefit from expert teaching

staff, who are experienced in, and passionate about, their

field. All are specialist in teaching international students.

Small classes are a further feature of Kings programmes,

we consider them essential for creating the personalised

and supportive learning environment which leads to further

academic success in the arts.

The teachers at Kings are really nice and helpful. It is really

good to have maybe some higher level of personal

connections with teachers, which most of the big Foundation

schools dont provide. They always give you new ideas and

broaden your mind.

Ya Lu Huang (Elise), now studying Fashion Management

at the London College of Fashion

The fact that our teachers are artists, not just teachers,

I think is really great.

Yurie Abe from Japan, currently studying the Art

Foundation programme at Kings Oxford

3. Flexible study options

At Kings, we do not have a one size fits a ll approach. O ur programmes are flexible enough to a llow each student to follow

a personalised study path which best suits their intended field of further study and their level of experience. Our range of

courses means that we can cater for all even those who have never formally studied art and design.

Our current art and design programmes include the newly introduced Art and Design Preparation Programme, and the

specialist Art Foundation course. Art and design options are also available within both the A-level and Advanced Level Foundation

Full course details can be found from pages 17 to 21.

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AS Art and Design

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Art Foundation

A2 Art and Design

A2 Art and Design

Advanced Level

Foundation

IELTS

5.5

IELTS

5.5

IELTS

5.5

AP*

AP*

IELTS

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5.5University

University

University

University

University

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2. Excellent facilities

and resources

All our study locations benefit

from specialist art and design

studios which are fully equipped

with resources and materials,

and provide a perfect space for

practical work and assignments.

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6. Great UK universities

Our art and design alumni have gone

on to study at some of the top-ranked

universities in the UK.

Their degree paths include:

Architecture at

Oxford Brookes University

Architecture at

Sheffield University

Architecture at

Newcastle University

Architecture at

University of Nottingham

Graphic Design at

Nottingham Trent University

Graphics at

Kingston University

Interior Design at

Kingston University

Visual Communication at

Birmingham City University

Fashion Management at

The London College of Fashion

(University of the Arts London)

Graphic Design at Camberwell


Fashion Business at

Glasgow Caledonian University

Fine Art at

Chelsea College of Art


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4. Inspiring study locations

Art and design programmes at Kings

are offered in Oxford, London, and

Bournemouth, cities which all

provide an inspiring backdrop to

art studies of any kind.

With extensive galleries and studios,

and stunning architecture, youll

enjoy local excursions to supplementyour class-based studies. See p. 22.

5. Expert counselling

At Kings, we understand that choosing your degree course and university is one of

the biggest decisions youll make. This is why our expert university counsellors work

with you throughout your time at Kings to guide you through the application process

and ensure you make the best possible choice of university course for your goals.

When we started setting up the UCAS forms, I had a lot of help from my Art teacher

and Adam, the Director, to really narrow down my choices and establish what would

be best for me. There are lots of universities to choose from and it can be quite

overwhelming. Mariana Peloso do Nascimento, from Brazil, now studying Film

Production at University for the Creative Arts. (Full interview on p. 9)


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Students workWe encourage students to discover their own specialisms

and style by assigning a wide range of creative briefs. This is

the best way to ensure that creative students reach thei r full

potential, and choose the right course for their further

studies. Here is a selection of recent student work from

across our colleges. Visit our dedicated art blog atart.kingseducation.com to view lots more examples of our

students work.

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Yuri Abe from Japan talks about

her experience studying the

Art Foundation course at Kings

Oxford, and how it has enriched

her creative practice.

Were you studying art at school in Japan

and is it different studying ar t here?

Yes, and yes it is. In my country they always

focus on the final piece but here, although

the final piece is important, they also focus

on the experiment, the process, what we

do to get to the final piece. Because in my

country they didnt really focus on the

process, we didnt have to produce sheets

for the research we did. Here we have to

show everything so its kind of different,but I thin k I prefer the British style because

in my country my teachers didnt really

give us advice on how to develop.

I did gain some skills in Japan, but Ive

learnt more here.

Are there specific skills youve learnt in an

art sense?

For me, I think Ive learnt how to record

things and how to present it, and by doing

that, aer finishing my projects I can look

back and do evaluation. T hats really

beneficial for me in order to make better

things in the next project.

Which project have you enjoyed most?

Theres a specific project I enjoyed and it

was about transformation. I enjoyed that

a lot because Im interested in calligraphy

and typography and I did that in my

project. Its my favourite area.

Examples of work from student

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Why did you choose a Kings course?The college has a very good reputation

and, in addition, Oxford seemed like a good

place to start this grown up journey. It has

a nice student community and an amazing

mixture of cultures which made it easier to

improve my English.

How does Kings help students ac hieve

their goals?

Apart from the vast amounts of attention

that students receive from the tutors there

is an amazing stream of inspiration coming

from the staff. Ive always been fascinated

by the amount of care they put into

relationships and their involvement with

students lives including their successes

and difficulties.

What makes studying at Kings

so good?

I loved the fact that groups were really

small, hence every student could get

more attention. I personally learnt how to

listen carefully and on the whole create an

interesting, balanced discussion.

What do you like about life in the UK ?

Culture and Art. Endless resources

of inspiration, history, breath-taking

architecture and ability to mix with people

of different ages and cultural backgrounds.

I enjoyed doing internships where I could

meet and communicate with professional

people and learn a lot from them!

What are your plans for the f uture?I am planning to develop my skills as

much as possible to become really good

at designing and creating. Aer my

graduation I would love to stay in the UK

to get a good taste of working in the fast-

moving fashion industry. I am in love wi

this country and want to become a part

its creative life.

How would you describe your Kings

experience to a friend?

I had a really great time with some hard

moments that let me enjoy the cool side

of student life without letting me forget

that the way to my future is actually a ve

serious business!

How did the teaching and support at

Kings help you to succeed at university

Getting into a habit of working hard, bei

more serious and responsible about my

future and doing it for myself is one of

the most crucial lessons I learnt. Tutors

at Kings made it clear from the first days

that were not there to please them but to

achieve something that were aiming for

Kristina Kurkina (pictured right) took her Foundation at Kings.

She went on to study a BA (Hons) degree in Fashion at Kingston

University. She talks about her journey to success with Kings.

Kings alumnisuccessYa Lu Huang (Elise), from

China, studied the Art

Foundation programme at

Kings. She is now studying a

BA in Fashion Management

at the London College ofFashion (UAL).

We study everything in the

fashion industry, including visual

merchandising, supply chain

management, economics, marketing

research, consumer behaviour

etc. University in the UK is really

international I am studying on a very

global basis, my course has students

from literally over 20 countries.

Outside of campus, for art students,

London has really good opportunities

to see famous art.

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Mariana Peloso do Nascimento

studied art as part of the

Advanced Level Foundation at

Kings. She is now studying Film

Production at the University forthe Creative Arts.

How are you enjoying life at university?

I have fallen for my university and I am

enjoying it very much. It is different from

what I had expected but a good different

and it has been a great experience.

What does your course involve, and what

aspect are you enjoying most?

It is a very intense course in terms of the

amount of work and you are expected to

do a lot on your own outside of the classes.

Each unit consists of 200 hours including

classes, individual studies/work and

workshops. I am learning a lot and I like how

we are encouraged to try a bit of each aspect

of filmmaking so we can make a good

decision when we specialise next year.

Are there particular things which you

did on your Foundation course that have

proved useful for your current studies?

The presentation and essays that we had

to do have helped me a lot to be able to

complete my course work. Also, the art

lessons taught me a lot about the creative

process which has been very helpful.

How would you summarise your

experience at Kings Oxford?

I think it was the step I needed to get used

to how things work in the UK. It was the

ideal experience and place to help me

acclimatize with the new environment

and way of learning.


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The sights and galleries of Central

London are just a short train

ride away

Steps leading to the bright reception

area at Kings London

The vibrant cafeteria serves excellent

food and provides a great space for

socialising

Kings LondonKings London is located in the safe, green, and prosperous

London suburb of Beckenham. O nly 20 minutes by train

from Central London, it provides a g reat base from which

students can explore one of the most renowned art scenes

in the world. With endless galleries, and some of the

foremost architectural wonders of any city, our studentsare spoilt for choice when it comes to free t ime activities

and getting inspiration.LOCATIONS

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College nationality breakdown*

People you'll meet

Mark Poolton

Director of Studies

Nick Franklin

Art and Design Teacher

Paul Langman

Principal

Rebecca Copeland

Accommodation Manager

Kings London Campus

The College benefits from a brand new art

and design studio, and a range of first-class

facilities for both study and recreation.

It has recently been transformed by the

completion of the new Link building

which connects the main teaching

blocks and houses a br ight reception

and student cafeteria.

Art and design studio

Spacious classrooms

Interactive whiteboards

Library

Free wireless internet

Large, modern cafeteria

Outside eating area

Reception and student services

Facilities on main campus

As well as the many on-site facilities,

students have access to a public library

and leisure centre, located on the other

side of the road from the College

Students have access to a well-kept

garden behind the main College building

Campus overview

20%China

23%Asia

15%Western

Europe

13%

Latin

America

9%

EasternEurope

6%Middle

East

13%

RussianSpeaking

Nations

1%

African Nations

Beckenhams shops, banks, transport

links and entertainment venues are just

a couple of minutes away on foot

Accommodation

Homestay/Homestay Extra

Student houses

Our student houses in London provide

all the comforts of a traditional home

plus the excitement of independent

living. They are located in safe

neighbourhoods that are just 15 20

minutes walk from the College.

A fashion show organised by

students at Kings London was

one of the highlights of 2013

The city

Location:South east England

Population:8 million

Nearest airports:Heathrow Airport,

Gatwick Airport

Nearest cities: Oxford, Cambridge,

Brighton

Journey time to central London:

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Oxfords stunning architecture

provides a fantastic backdrop

to our students learning

St. Josephs campus includes a

dedicated art studio, pictured above

The patio at St. Josephs provides

a great space for outside dining

Kings OxfordOxford is one of the UKs most historic and beautiful cities,

with architecture that attracts visitors from all over the

world. It is home to a wealth of galleries, art shops and

markets, and as an art-loving place also has many

individual pieces of public art dotted in and around the

city for everyone to enjoy. Art and desig n programmes atKings Oxford take place at our St. Josephs campus in

Cowley, a vibrant student area j ust 20 minutes from the

city centre by bus.

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Campus overview


People you'll meet

Ross Wainwright

Principal

Jo Chance

Art Teacher

Melrose Fernandez

University Counsellor

Beth Wood

Art Teacher

Fully-equipped art studio

Large, well-equipped classrooms,

most with interactive whiteboards

2 Computer Learning Centres

Self-access Study Centre

Library

Large cafeteria

Sunny patio for outside dining

Wireless internet access

St. Josephs Campus facilities

Kings Oxford

Our St. Josephs campus is based in an

attractive, spacious building in quiet, leafy

surroundings. It enjoys a great range of

facilities, including spacious classrooms, a

large student cafeteria, computer learning

centres and patio garden. Art and design

students are taught in a dedicated art studio

adjacent to the main college building.

The self-contained nature of the

campus means that students have

everything they need under one roof

St. Josephs campus is located in

a leafy residential street in the

vibrant student area of Cowley

The large College campus contains

a range of great facilities

21%

China

25%

Asia

11%

WesternEurope

12%

EasternEurope

7%

Latin

America

11%Middle

East

11%

Russian

SpeakingNations

2%

African Nations

Homestay

NEW! Premium Student Residence

(Available to students aged 17 and over)

Our brand new Premium Student Residence

features spacious single, en suite bedrooms

in a contemporary building. It is located right

in the heart of Oxfords vibrant student

quarter, with many cafes, bars and

restaurants all in the neighbourhood, and a

supermarket just two minutes walk away.

There are on-site kitchen and laundry

facilities, plus a live-in warden.

Accommodation

The new Premium Student Residence,

just a 15 minute walk from St. Josephs

campus

The city

Location:Central England, one hour

from London by train

Population:155,000

Nearest airports:Heathrow Airport,

Birmingham International Airport,

Luton Airport

Nearest cities: London,

Birmingham

Journey time to London: 1 hour London


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The view across Bournemouth to

the beach from the famous

Bournemouth Balloon

Kings Bournemouths leafy

surroundings give it a secluded

campus feel

The busy cafeteria at

Kings Bournemouth

Kings BournemouthBournemouth is widely known as one of the UK s most

popular seaside towns, but its vibrant Arts scene is also

gaining increase d recognition. With scores of galleries and a

number of venues for performing arts, there is plenty to

inspire the citys many art-lovers. The new Arts University

Bournemouth is one of just 15 institutions in the UK whichare dedicated solely to the study of art, design and media.

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Homestay/Homestay Extra

Charminster Student Residence

(Available to students aged 16 and over)

This modern, purpose-built premium

residence is just five minutes walk from the

vibrant Charminster area, where many of the

citys students live, and a 20 minute walk to

College. The residence benefits from an

in-house chef, who freshly prepares

breakfast and dinner, and includes a lounge

with DVD and games consoles. Single and

twin rooms are available, all are en suite.

Accommodation

People you'll meet

Dermot Tobin

Principal

Elaine Webster

Director of Studies

Abi Kremer

Art Teacher

Luke Jarvis

Student Services Co- ordinator

Kings Bournemouth Campus

Kings Bournemouth is located in an

attractive residential area, close to the city

centre and with easy access to the beach.

Its spacious buildings contain a great range

of facilities, including a dedicated art room

for art and design classes.

Art room

Spacious, well-equipped classrooms

Interactive whiteboards

Library

Computer Learning Centre

Free wireless internet

Student cafeteria in building 58

Snack bar/coffee shop in building 51

Outdoor dining area

Multi-purpose sports court

Reception and student services

Facilities


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Number 51 is the main

teaching building

The outdoor dining area

outside building 58 offersa modern and welcoming

space to eat meals and

relax with friends

Campus overview

9%

China

African NationsRussian Speaking Nations

16%Asia

20%

WesternEurope

14%Eastern

Europe

10%Latin

America

1%

23%

MiddleEast

7%

Kings Charminster residence offers

catered accommodation in modern

surroundings

The city

Location:South coast

Population:185,000

Nearest airports:Bournemouth

International Airport, Heathrow Airport

Nearest cities: Southampton, Bristol

Journey time to London: 2 hours London


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Preparing your

portfolio to apply for

an art and design

course at KingsStudents who are interested in either the Art Foundation

Programme or the Art and Design Preparation Programme

are required to submit a p ortfolio of work along with

their application.

Art Foundation students:

We suggest a minimum of 10 sheets of work with a maximum

of 20 sheets. Please also send us a short written statement

(max 200 words), telling us about your experience in art, cra

and/or design, why you would like to do this course and what

degree course subjects you are considering.

Art and Design Preparation Programme students:

We suggest 3 5 sheets of work.

What should a portfolio

consist of?

A portfolio should show the range of work you have done in

the last two years, either in classe s or in your own time. You

should try to include work done in a variety of media and

materials.

You must include some drawing and some work in colour.

Please include work done from direct observation,

alongside any other approaches you have taken.

Try to make the selection varied not all one type. You

could include work based on the human figure, still life,

landscape and environment, buildings, animals,

machinery whatever interests you.

If you have done some work relevant to the specialistarea(s) you are considering (for example fashion or fine art

please send examples of this.

Include any museum studies or work inspired by other

artists, designers or craspeople.

You may include 3D work: for example garments, models,

sculptures or maquettes, items of jewellery or body

ornament. You may have to send photos of these. If you

have done design work for any of these pieces, please

include it.

Include some developmental work not just finished

pieces showing how you explore a subject or theme and

experiment with ideas visually. It would be good to see

examples of sketchbook work.

There is lots more information about creating your portfolio

on our dedicated art blog at art.kingseducation.com

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English Language Development

You will take a broad skills-based

programme, progressing from a general

English focus to a more specialist focus.

You will gain the vocabulary and language

skills required for further study in

high-level art and design disciplines. You

will also develop essential study skills so

you are prepared for the demands of

art-related courses at Kings and beyond.

Assessment

Assessment is an integral part of the

course. It is continuous and formative.

Portfolio Development

The Portfolio Development module begins

with an general introduction to the main

art and design areas. You will develop your

skills and experience in both 2D and 3D

disciplines. Gradually, you will build your

portfolio and we will work with you to

ensure you showcase your skills and

abilities in the best possible light.

Art and DesignPreparation Programme

The Art and Design Preparation

Programme at Kings is perfect for

students who need to d evelop their

portfolio and/or their language level prior

to a main art-related course. As such is ithighly lexible and adaptable to your

speciic needs, and has been carefully

designed to integrate with several

art-related programmes at Kings.

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Oxford

Key information

Start date:September, January, April

Course length:1, 2 or 3 terms depending

on language level and/ or standard of

portfolio

Class size range:8 10

Tuition:Average 21 hours per week

(plus private assignments)

Entry requirements:

Academic:Completed 11 years of High

School with documented proof of

grades.

Portfolio:You must submit a suitable

art portfolio (see le)

English: 3 terms: IELTS 4.0 , 2 terms:

IELTS 4.5, 1 term: IELTS 5.0

Minimum age:17

London

Progression optionsDepending on your ambition and

intention, the Art and Design Preparation

Programme can lead to a range of

specialist art and design-related

programmes at Kings.

Programme structureThe programme comprises two main

modules the Portfolio Development

module and the English Language

Development module. These can be

adapted to the specific needs of each

student. So, for example, if you have a

strong portfolio but need to improve your

English, you will focus on t he English

Development module. If you need to

improve your general art skills or develop

your experience and body of work, then you

will focus more on portfolio development.

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AP*IELTS5.0

IELTS

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University

University

AP*IELTS4.0

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IELTS

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Assessment

Assessment is continuous, formativeand externally moderated

Coursework assignment and examproject for each module per semester

Final award based equally on marksfor all these. 20 pieces of assessed wo

in total.

Learning outcomesSuccessful completion will enable you t

identify and attain future educationor career goals

acquire a broad skill-set throughexperimentation, risk-taking and

creativity

be self-reliant in your learning and taresponsibility for your own work

analyse and evaluate modern and pavisual worlds, and your own work

make connections between your woand that of artists from various perio

focus your response on the mainargument in a lecture, seminar or deb hold a particular view while analysin

all sides of an argument objectively.

Degree course outcomesThere is a huge range of possible degree

subjects, and combinations of subjects,

art and design at UK universities. At Kin

we guide you to the best pathway subjec

choices according to your interests and

abilities, and to enable you to make the b

possible choice of university course foreach individual.

The table to the right shows typical degr

course outcomes, depending on the cho

of Art Foundation elective modules.

The courseMost students, including UK nationals,

complete an Art Foundation course before

starting an art and design degree. Usually,

international students must also study a

general Foundation before they are

accepted on to an Art Foundation.

The Kings Art Foundation combines the

two so that international students with

artistic and creative ability can get touniversity in just one year.

The course is underpinned by historical

and contemporary World Art studies.

There are also regular visits to the many

museums and galleries of Oxford and

London, and beyond.

Expert teaching

Teaching is based on the Edexcel Diploma

of Art Foundation. You will benefit from

small tutorial groups and close individual

attention.

Helping you build your portfolio

You will need to submit a portfolio as part

of your application to university or art

college. We will give you comprehensive

advice and support to help you build a

portfolio which will show off your skills

and abilities in the best possible way.

Accreditation and quality assurance

The Art Foundation is overseen by an

independent Advisory Board of HigherEducation, and moderated by an art

specialist.

Course structureThe first 8 weeks of the course introduce

you to all the main areas in art and design.

You will then move on to Pathway 1,

followed by Pathway 2, and in the final 8

weeks of the whole course you will work

on your Final Major Project, which leads to

a public exhibition.

The course comprises three core modules:

2D skills 3D skills Communication and Study Skills and

two elective modules from a choice of

options. See opposite for details.

These modules can be combined to create

a wide variety of degree course pathways

(see chart, opposite page)

Art Foundation

This course is for students wanting the

fastest, most direct path to an art and

design-related degree course at a UK

university.

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Oxford

Key information

Start date: September,January*

Course length:1 Academic Year,

September to June. Three terms per

year (34 weeks of tuition, average 680

hours total tuition).

Class size range:8 10


Entry requirements:

Academic:Completion of 11 12 years

of High School with documented proof

of grades.

Portfolio:Students must also submit a

suitable art portfolio. See page 16 for

advice about developing and

submitting your p ortfolio.

English:IELTS 5.5 overall or

equivalent* (minimum 5.0 in each

module).

Minimum age:17

London

*January start date is not advised for those

students aiming for high ranked universities as

the choices available may be more restricted.

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Coremodules

Elective modulesPathway 1

Elective modulesPathway 2

2Dskills

3Dskills

Communication

andStudySkills

FineArt1

3DDesign1

Graphic

Communication1

TextileDesign1

FashionDesign1

InteriorDesign1

FineArt2

3DDesign2

Graphic

Communication2

TextileDesign2

FashionDesign2

InteriorDesign2

Typical degreeprogression

Textile Design

Graphic Design

Illustration

Printmaking

Advertising

Interior Design

Architecture

Packaging

Installation Art

Book Making

Fashion Illustration

Environmental Design

Sculpture

Garden Design

Landscape Design

Landscape Architecture

Embroidery

Fine Art/Painting

Jewellery Design

Core modules2D skills

Experimentation with a broad range of 2Dmedia and techniques

Drawing (observational; analytical;expression; imagination)

PaintingMixed mediaPrintmaking techniques

3D skills

Experimentation with a broad range of 3Dmaterials and processes

The design process Working to a brief

Communication and Study Skills

Provision of general academic skills necessaryfor success in UK higher education

General English language development Reading and writing for academic purposes Research skills Presentation skills Listening, note-taking and summarising

Specialist elective modulesPathway 1

Choose one of the following:

Fine Art 1 3D Design 1 Graphic Communication 1 Textile Design 1 Fashion Design 1 Interior Design 1

Pathway 2

Choose one of the following:

Fine Art 2 3D Design 2 Graphic Communication 2 Textile Design 2 Fashion Design 2 Interior Design 2

Art Foundation subject overview

Degree Course Outcomes table

Looking back on the whole

year I would like to say that

it was the busiest and the

most difficult year in my life.

Art Foundation becomes

your life and you spend all

your time in the art room.

During the Art Foundation

course I got a lot of useful

experience and understoodthe process of presenting art

projects. Looking forward

to next year I am so excited

to work with my pathway

subject in a professional way,

using equipment and special

materials.

Ksenia Umanska from

Ukraine, studied Art

Foundation

In first term we tried different

pathway subjects which I

think really broadened myhorizons and helped me

to gain new skills in those

spheres. The whole year was

an amazing experience and

unforgettable journey. I have

learnt so many things and

gained so much experience.

Kamilla Argyngazina from

Kazakhstan, studied Art

Foundation


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Key information

Start dates: September, January*

Course length:2 Academic Years (6 terms)

Class size range:4 8 Minimum age: 16

Tuition:average 20 25 hours per week (plus homework and

private study)

Entry requirements:

Academic:Completed 10 years of High School with

documented proof of excellent grades

English:IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in reading and writing) or equivalent

A Skype interview may be required.

Note: A-level Art and Design is not suitable for beginners in the subject.

The course assumes a student has GCSE Art and Design or has

completed the Art and Design Preparation Programme.

Key information

Start dates:September, January

Course length: 1 Academic Year (3 terms).

(28 weeks of tuition, 650+ total tuition hours).

Class size range: 8 10 Minimum age:17

Tuition: Average 21 hours per week (plus homework and

private study)

Entry requirements:

Academic:Completion of 11 years of High School with

documented proof of very good results.

English: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

LondOxford

Bournemouth Bournemouth

LondonOxford

COURSES

ACADEMIC

COURSES

ACADEMIC

Within the Foundation there are five pathways, one of which is

Architecture. This involves core modules in academic and stud

skill, and IT, and specialist modules in art and design.

Course StructureFor students with appropriate IELTS and academic levels, the

Advanced Level Foundation can be followed as a standalone

three-term accelerated course.

Students study two core modules and a selection of specialist

elective modules depending on their intended future degree

course. Studying the art and design module, students taking th

Architecture pathway will learn how to:

communicate ideas in visual form

paint and draw in various media for different purposes

recognise and use the expressive potential in different

materials and processes

make connections between their own work and that of other

artists and designers, past and present

use effectively the resources of museums and galleries and

draw on these for ideas and inspiration

articulate a personal view of the subject

The course includes a total of 650+ tuition hours and also requi

extensive homework and pr ivate study.

Students who take A-levels in t he UK are generally required to study

three or four different subjects. Alongside tuition in these specialist

subjects, the A-level programme at Kings also includes:

Classes in Academic English

IELTS preparation

The Kings Academic Enrichment Programme

Exam practice

Examinations leading to formal qualifications

Course StructureA-level Art and Design will develop your intellectual, imaginative,

creative and reflective skills.

Youll also develop investigative, analytical, experimental,

practical, technical and expressive skills, an aesthetic

understanding and critical judgement. Youll gain an

understanding of the interrelationships between art, cra and

design and an awareness of the contexts in which they operate as

well as knowledge and understanding of art, cra and design in

contemporary society and in other times and cultures.

Kings offers different endorsements, for example Art, Cra and

Design, Fine Art and 3D Design.

The Advanced Level Foundation is a

one-year course for students who are

seeking places at leading UK universities.

It is based on the A-level syllabus

and therefore recognised by the

widest variety of UK Higher

Education institutions.

A-level programmes are for the most able

students who are seeking places on

competitive degree courses at the very best

universities in the UK, or internationally.

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Course contentEnglishPlus Art and Design is ideal for

students at any level of accomplishment in

art, from those just beginnin g their studies

to graduates wanting to prepare a portfolio

of artwork.

1. Language

Skills developed include:

Reading

Writing

Listening Speaking Comprehension Grammar Vocabulary Pronunciation

2. Art and Design

The art and design content of the course is

determined by the student, and is

structured around their experience and

interests. During these lessons you will be

able to learn art/design skills and

techniques, develop art projects and/or

work at creating a portfolio or adding to an

existing one.

Techniques developed can include:

Drawing Sculpture Painting Modelling Clay work Textiles Fashion and 3D Design

jewellery makin g

EnglishPlusArtand Design

This course is ideal if you are keen on art

and design and need to improve your

English at the same time. Each student

agrees an individual course of work with

the Art Teacher, based on their skills,experience, interests and aims.

COURSES

APPLIED

Oxford

Key informationStart date:Every Monday

Course length:Minimum 4 weeks

(No maximum)

Maximum class size:14


Lessons

28 lessons (21 hours) per week:

Language lessons per week

(15 hours)

Art and D esign lessons per week(6 hours)

Independent work on course

projects (6 hours)

Minimum age:16 (average age range

18 30)

London

I would say this course is the

perfect combination of Art and

English. Whether you are ayoung student just out of high

school looking for a way into a

prestigious English art school,

or just a young professional that

wants to learn how to speak

English at work, this course

would be perfect for you.

Marion Bergeaud from France,

studied EnglishPlusArt and

Design at Kings Oxford

Masters PreparationProgramme

Alongside the range of courses which

prepare students for undergraduate

degrees, we also offer a Masters

Preparation Programme for those

interested in postgraduate study.

COURSES

APPLIED

Oxford

Key information

Start date:September, January, April

Course length:1 3 terms depending

on entry level

Class size range:12

Tuition:32 lessons (average 24 hours

tutor contact) per week

Entry requirements:

Academic:A completed undergraduate

degree

English:Minimum IELTS 5.0

Minimum age:21

London

Progression opportunities

in the arts

As well as teaching academic study skills

and preparing students for the IELTS exam,

it also provides them with a Conditional

Letter of Acceptance from a range of

partner universities one of which is the

prestigious University of the Arts, London.

One of the worlds leading specialist

creative universities, UAL counts Jimmy

Choo, Stella McCartney, Lucian Freud and

Ralph Fiennes amongst its alumni.

Masters programmes at the University

include Animation, Arts Management,

Digital Arts, Film, Video, Graphic Design,

Illustration, Interior Design, and

Photography and Photojournalism.

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Cultural and

extracurricular

activitiesAt Kings, we understand that learning is not confined to theclassroom. We ensure that our students get plenty of

opportunity to visit, and be inspired by, local places of

interest. With locations in some of the worlds most

renowned destinations for art and design, there are plenty

of options to choose from.A large installat

at the Saatchi ga

recent paper ex

An installation on the front of

Londons Victoria and Albert Museum

Part of the recent Yayoi Kusama

exhibition at Tate ModernOxfords Ashmolean Museum

The London Design Museum The interior of Tate Modern

Bournemouths

Russel-Cotes m

AurelienGuichard

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We go with our teacher to

museums and galleries a lot,

we take our sketch books, we

draw something there, we takepictures, we come back and we

do something with those. In

my free time I also visit places

London is perfect for that

because you can go anywhere

and youll find something new.

Its the perfect city to study Art,

I think.

Irina Gorskaia from Russia,

studied Art as part of the

Advanced Level Foundation

Ive found lots of inspiration

from being in Oxford. For

example, I love the architecture,

especially the gothic

architecture like the cemetery

on Cowley Road. I like it,

it inspires me. Theres a term

that we have in Spanish that

means kind of eye candy

I see colours and details, I love

details. I see structures and I

think I must draw it Ive been

to galleries and museums, and

weve been to a lot with the art

teachers here.

Manuela Romero from

Venezuela, studied the Art

Foundation programme

The National

Portrait Gallery

A gallery inside Tate Britain

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