Gateway 2 Knowledge

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2ADF-0708
Duration: broad based course which runs for one year
Entry Requirements: GCSE Art at grade D or above, GCSE English and Maths at G or above and/or entry level qualifications (these may be waived for mature students). A folder of recent artwork will be needed at interview.

Also at: Mid Kent College (City Way or Oakwood Park)
Course Code: 55C102/1A and 55P102/1A
Duration: 14 weeks (successful students may progress straight on to the First Diploma in January)
Entry Requirements: an appropriate standard of literacy and numeracy, related interests and an Entry Certificate in Skills for Working Life

This course is also offered at Chatham South School.

BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design

Developing skills in all areas of art and design

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2ADIN-0708
Duration: runs for one year
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at D or above (these may be waived for mature students) and a portfolio of work should be available

At: Mid Kent College
Course Code: 55C100/1A and 55P100/1A
Duration: 22 weeks, starting in January
Entry Requirements: Entry is through successful completion of the Introductory Diploma

This course also runs at Chatham South School

AS/A2 Art

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2ASLEV-0708 and 2A2LEV-0708

also available at schools in the Gillingham partnership and North Medway partnership, as well as many schools in the Dartford and Gravesham area

AS/A2 Art and Design

This course is offered at schools in the Chatham Sixth Form Consortium, Gillingham partnership, North Medway Partnership, Rainham Sixth form Consortium and Rochester and Walderslade Partnership and at most schools in the Dartford and Gravesham areas.

Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design

Intensive one year programme which provides essential preparation for entry to art and design courses in Higher Education

At: University College for the Creative Arts (Rochester and Maidstone)
Entry Requirements: recommended for A or AS level (or equivalent) students or mature students with some experience

Also at: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2ADFD-0708
Duration: one year
Entry Requirements: Applicants need to be over 18 in the year of entry with a minimum of A2 in Art and Design and AS levels or AVCE Single Award supported by 3 GCSEs grade 3 or above( preferably including English. A portfolio of work should be available.

National Award/Diploma in Art and Design

At: Mid Kent College (City Way and Oakwood Park)
Course Code: 55C249/1A and 55P249/1A
Duration: 24 weeks to complete the Award and a further 48 weeks to complete the Diploma (2 years in total)
Entry Requirements: Entry requirements are 4 GCSEs grade C or above and a portfolio of work.

It is also offered at the University College for the Creative Arts (Rochester).
A National Diploma in Multimedia is available at the Maidstone centre.

National Diploma in Fine Art

Intended for students wishing to progress to Art and Design programmes in Higher Education

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2NDFAA-708
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades C or above or BTEC First Diploma or Intermediate GNVQ (Merit). A portfolio of work should be available.

AVCE Art and Design

This course is run at schools in the Rochester and Walderslade Partnership. It is also offered at some schools in the Dartford and Gravesham areas.

Access Course in Design

Specifically designed for mature students, enabling them to progress on to Higher Education

At: University College for the Creative Arts (Rochester)
Duration: one day a week over a year
Entry Requirements: based on interview and evidence of ability rather than formal qualifications

Access course in Fine Art is offered at the Maidstone Centre.

Foundation Degree in Technical and Creative Practice in Art and Design

This course provides students with a range of skills and expertise in many aspects of art and design.

At: University College for the Creative Arts in Rochester
Duration: 3 years part time (1 day and 1 evening per week) including 2 one week Summer schools and one Saturday school per semester

City and guilds Certificate in Design and craft 7822-31 Additional Decorative Techniques

Teaches the essential skills required to creatively decorate your home

At: Medway Adult Learning Service at their Gillingham centre
Course Code: GA1001F
Duration: one evening per week over a year

AS/A2 Design and Technology

This course is offered at schools in the Chatham Sixth Form Consortium, Gillingham Partnership, Rainham Sixth Form Consortium, Rochester and Walderslade Partnership and at many schools in the Dartford and Gravesham areas.

BTEC National Diploma in 3D Design

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2NDA3A-0708
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: minimum of 4 GCSEs at C or above, or BTEC First Diploma or Intermediate GNVQ (Merit). These requirements may be waived for mature students; a portfolio of art and design work should be brought to interview.

AS/A2 Graphics

This course is offered at schools in the Chatham Sixth Form Consortium and North Medway Partnership.

BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2NDGDA-0708
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at C or above or BTEC First Diploma or Intermediate GNVQ (Merit). Applicants will need to bring a portfolio of art and design work to the interview.

B.A (Hons) Applied Arts

At: University College for the Creative Arts at Rochester
UCAS codes: Route A: W190 R BA/Aab and Route B: E190 R BA/Aab
Duration: 3 years full time (includes a field trip to a European city)

Application is via UCAS

B.A. (Hons) Silversmithing, Goldsmithing and Jewellery

At: University College for the Creative Arts
UCAS codes: Route A: W721 R BA/SGJD and Route B: E721 R BA/SGJD
Duration: 3 years full time (includes an overseas field trip, exchanges with European institutions are available)

Application is via UCAS

B.A. (Hons) Modelmaking

At: University College for the Creative Arts at Rochester
UCAS codes: Route A : W2W7 R BA/M and Route B : E2W7 R BA/M
Duration: 3 years full time

Application is via UCAS

B.A (Hons) Product Design

At: University College for the Creative Arts at Rochester
UCAS codes: Route A: W240 R BA/PD and Route B: E240 R BA/PDb
Duration: 3 years

Application is via UCAS

BTEC National Diploma in Multimedia

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2MMA-0708
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: minimum of 4 GCSEs grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma or Intermediate GNVQ (Merit). Applicants will need to bring a portfolio of art and design work to interview.

BEng Hons/ BSc Hons Games and Entertainment Systems Software Engineering

Provides the skills necessary for developing games for various underlining hardware platforms in the entertainment industry

At: University of Greenwich at their Medway campus
UCAS codes: GG46 M BEng/GESSE and G690 M BSc /GESSE
Duration: 3 years full time or 4 years sandwich
Entry Requirements: 240 UCAS points at A level or National Diploma in engineering at MMM for BEng and MMP for BSc as well as GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C

BA (Hons) Digital 3D Design

At: University College for the Creative Arts
UCAS codes: UCAS codes are Route A : W281 R BA/D3DDA and Route B: E281 R BA/D3DDB
Duration: 3 years full time and application is via UCAS

B.Eng (Hons) Multimedia Systems Engineering

At: University of Greenwich at their Medway campus
UCAS code: GGK6 BSc/MMSE
Duration: 3 years full time or 4 years sandwich
Entry Requirements: at least 240 UCAS points at A level or equivalent plus GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C or above

Foundation Degree Creative Industries : Multimedia

At: North West Kent College by the University of Greenwich
UCAS code: Fd/CI:MD
Duration: full time 3 days per week or part time 1.5 days per week
Entry Requirements: one A2 level and 4 GCSEs (including English and Maths) or equivalent qualifications; students must be over 18 and formal entry qualifications may be waived for over 21s with capability and commitment.

Foundation Degree Multimedia Technology

At: University of Greenwich at North West Kent College
UCAS code: Fd/MmTD
Duration: part time evening - normally 2 evenings per week or part time day - normally I day per week; blended learning will be used in some of the units
Entry Requirements: one or more appropriate A levels, AVCE or equivalent or BTEC National, mature students with relevant experience will be considered.

GCSE Photography

This course is offered at Wilmington Enterprise College in the Dartford area, St George’s CE School in the Gravesham area, and at Walderslade Joint Sixth Form in the Rochester and Walderslade Partnership.

City and Guilds 6923-04 Progression Award in Photography (Full Award)

Intended for beginners and those with some experience; it is a 3 unit course: Principles of Photography, Introduction to Black and White Photography and Exploring Colour Photography (also on offer at Rochester). These units may be taken separately.

At: Medway Adult Learning service at their Gillingham centre

AS/A2 Photography

This course is offered at some schools in the Dartford area and AS/A2 Photography (Art and Design) is offered at schools in the Gillingham Partnership, Rainham Sixth Form Consortium and Rochester and Walderslade Partnership.

BTEC National Diploma in Photography

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2PVNDA-0708
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or GNVQ Intermediate or BTEC First Diploma (Merit). Applicants will need to bring a portfolio of art and design work to interview.

HND/HNC Photography

At: North West Kent College by the University of Greenwich
UCAS Code: 046W D/T HND/Photo
Duration: 2 years full time or 2 years part time (HNC)
Entry Requirements: BTEC National Certificate, National Diploma, AVCE, Advanced GNVQ in a related field or similar level 3 qualification or one A level (or 2 AS level) passes in relevant subjects. Mature students and non-standard applications are welcome

BA (Hons) Design, Branding and Marketing

At: University College for the Creative Arts in Rochester
UCAS Codes: Route A: WN25 R BA/DBM and Route B: EN25 R BA/DBMb

Applications are via UCAS

AS/A2 Fashion and Textiles

This is offered at Fort Pitt Grammar School in the Chatham Sixth Form Consortium and at several schools in the Dartford area.

BTEC National Diploma in Textile Design

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2NDT-0708
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: minimum of 4 GCSEs grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma or Intermediate GNVQ (Merit). These may be waived for mature students who show an aptitude and commitment to the course. Candidates will need to bring a portfolio of art and design work with them.

BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing

At: North West Kent College (Dartford)
Course Code: 2NDFCA-0708
Duration: 2 years
Entry Requirements: minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma or Intermediate GNVQ (Merit). These may be waived for mature students. Applicants will need to bring a portfolio of art and design to interview.

Foundation Degree in Creative Pattern Cutting

Examines the relationship of the designer and pattern cutter, along with the skills needed for the interpretation and realisation of garment samples

At: University College for the Creative Arts in Rochester
UCAS Codes: Route A: W232 R FdA/CPC and Route B : E232 R FdA/CPC
Duration: 2 years

Application is via UCAS

BA (Hons ) Fashion Design

Has a strong emphasis on the process of creativity, concept building, fabric development, design process, creative pattern cutting and product range development

At: University College for the Creative Arts in Rochester
UCAS Codes: Route A: W233 R BA/FasD and Route B : E233 R BA/FasDb
Duration: 3 years full time

Application is via UCAS

Foundation Degree in Fashion Forecasting

At: University College for the Creative Arts
Duration: 3 years part time (1 day and 1 evening per week) plus 2 one week Summer schools and one Saturday school per semester

Application is directly to the college

BA (Hons ) Fashion Innovation and Management

Distinctive in its focus on computer-aided design and manufacture, garment production technology and multimedia.

At: University College for the Creative Arts at Rochester
UCAS Codes: Route A: W235 R BA/FIM and Route B : E235 R BA/FIMb
Duration: 3 years

BA(Hons) Fashion Promotion

Covers all style direction areas, from the high street to the one-offs of haute couture

At: University College for the Creative Arts at Rochester
UCAS Codes: Route A : W226 R BA/FP and Route B :E226 R BA/FP
Duration: three years full time

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