Medway Adult Education

What Will I Learn On This Course?
1. Submit 2 units which meet the 5 learning objectives as set out by the BTEC level 2. Attend regularly and punctually 3. Follow MAEs priorities of reduce, reuse recycle to support the Medway Council’s climate change agenda You will cover the following units: • Exploring and developing Art and Design Skills. • Skills Development. • Art and Design Project. Assessment unit 1 1. Explore investigation skills for art and design. 2. Explore communication skills for art and design. 3. Explore practical art and design skills. 4. Explore development processes for art and design. 5. Explore productive approaches to working in art and design. Assessment unit 2 1. Carry out investigation for an art and design project. 2. Use communication skills for an art and design project. 3. Use practical skills for an art and design project. 4. Carry out development of an art and design project. 5. Use productive approaches to working for an art and design project. Whether you would like to learn new creative skills or to investigate the possibility of a new art-based career, MAE Community Learning courses can provide you with a stepping stone to progress

Is This Course Suitable For Me?
• This course is only for learners aged 19+ • Before you enrol, you must book and complete an initial assessment with our information, advice and guidance team. Suitable for learners who wish to build a portfolio or to formalise their skills in preparation for further study or employment.

Is There Anything Else I Need To Know About This Course?
Please be aware that whilst this course is practical in nature some sessions will include theory and professional related training such as H&S, risk assessments, public liability etc GRADING The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design Skills is graded P to D. Each learning and teaching module defines the range of content that learners will cover. The assessment evidence produced is presented and assessed against assessment units. Assessment units are each assessed against five criteria, which are graded on a scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass and Unclassified To be awarded a qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of Pass in all assessment criteria in each assessment unit. HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? You will be assessed through a range of unit assignments which will go toward your overall grade at the end of the course.

Will There Be Additional Costs?
You will need various resources depending on your final projects. The course fee does include a starter pack of basic equipment which you can build on.

What Could I Go On To Do After This Course
Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related course available. Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through your individual progression options. If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.

What Is The Attendance Policy?
Multiple sessions- To get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend, please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed

Health & Safety
Health and Safety Disclaimer By participating in the live class, you accept that you understand that art involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability. It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities. You understand that this is an art activity, and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with art materials. MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience because of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.