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Creating A Project Portfolio for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

Strong researchers make strong designers and this course offers a step-by-step guide through a project, from initial inspiration to final outcome. Be it fashion, textiles, 3D design, painting or any other design discipline, this course will help you establish yourself with a personal and inspiring formula for creative research with the aim of leading you to a great final outcome. The course strongly emphasizes the importance of credible research in every project in your portfolio.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course you should have a full body of work with designs that could go on to form part of your portfolio. You will have created a full and exciting sketchpad, including illustrations, collages and 3D design mock-ups for future expansion.

Who should take this course?

This course is designed to help students understand how to work on a creative project, and will be particularly useful to those planning on studying at Foundation or BA level.

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

  • Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
  • New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.
  • Experience life on campus
  • Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
  • Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
  • Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
  • Ask questions of your tutor face to face
  • Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
  • Experience the many sights of London on your down time

Digital Credentials (badges and certificates)

Students will receive a UAL Short Courses digital badge and certificate on completion of the course. Digital credentials are a great way to celebrate your accomplishments and stand out from the crowd. Find out more about our digital badges and credentials.

Available dates

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Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.

Details

Topics covered:

  • You will be asked to research your surroundings by photographing, drawing and making collage.
  • You will be encouraged to turn that research into wonderful ideas and concepts towards the creation of outstanding art and design outcomes.
  • All your ideas and findings will be narrowed down and clear threads will start to emerge. This will establish the direction that your project will take.
  • With the aid of one-to-one advice and group tutorials, you will really examine and push your work to maximise results.
  • We will visit a museum and gallery.

Materials

Please bring to the first session:

  • Sketchpad or loose sheets of paper (x 24) no smaller than A3
  • Pens/Inks/Pencils/Paints and any other drawing equipment/tools desired
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick and tube UHU glue
  • Camera (if possible)

Please allow a maximum of £40 to purchase other materials during the course (e.g. photocopies and photographic prints)



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This course for teenagers guides students through a project, from inspiration to final outcome. Be it fashion, textiles, 3D design, painting or any other design discipline, it will help establish a personal and inspiring formula for creative research.

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