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This exciting and varied course develops knowledge and creative skills in a variety of areas of the creative arts including textiles, drawing, printmaking, fashion and costume, 3D design, and mixed media. The course combines elements of traditional and contemporary applied design processes. Emphasis is placed on creative experimentation and students use a wide variety of materials, media and skills to develop their ideas.

The course covers concept development, design research, problem solving and presentation of design ideas. In year 1, students are introduced to a wide range of media and techniques including textiles, mixed media, digital media (including moving image) and printmaking. Year 2 then enables students to further develop individual concepts, aesthetics and technical skills mainly through individual projects.

On successful completion of this course students can progress onto a related degree programme.

Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year three of the following degree programmes:

• BA Art & Design - Forth Valley College
• BA (Hons) Fine Art - University of the Highlands & Islands
• BA (Hons) New Media Art - University West of Scotland
• BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise – Fife College, Glenrothes Campus (validated by Queen Margaret University)
• BA (Hons) Art and Contemporary Practices - University of the Highlands & Islands
• BA (Hons) Fine Art - University of the Highlands & Islands