Edinburgh College Banner

Art and Design

Art Portfolio Preparation 2 (January Course)

Campus Granton Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 6

Study mode Evening

Start date Jan 2025

Course enquiry form

Note your interest for this course.
Enter your full name
Enter your email address
This form collects your name and email address so we can contact you with pre-application information on future courses including application deadlines, campus open days and course information. Read our privacy notice to find out how we collect, store and use your data (and for information on withdrawing your consent).

Course overview

This evening course is designed for beginners with little or no Art and Design experience or adults and school pupils who would like to develop their skills further to produce a portfolio and support with UCAS for successful application to Art College.

You will explore a variety of art and design disciplines, media and techniques within our specialist art and design studios at Granton. This course is suitable for new students and those progressing from Portfolio Preparation 1. The emphasis will be on drawing and the creative process. You will look at the use of the sketchbook as a tool to help explore and present your work, both in research and the development of ideas and interests. This is a very important element of any successful portfolio. You will also create resolved work which will link to the sketchbook work whilst being able to stand on its own. As an important part of the process, you will investigate various ways that artists have explored and expressed the visual world.

the course will ensure you are well prepared to progress onto study at a higher level at Art College or on one of our full-time courses in the School of Art and Design at Edinburgh College.

What you will learn

  • Art and Design Knowledge and Skills
  • Produce a Suitable Art Portfolio for Applications

How the course is assessed

  • You will be assessed through the submission of practical coursework.

Number of days per week

  • 1 evening per week
  • Thursday 23 January 2025 on campus 

Entry requirements

  • A keen interest in Art and Design

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • Your creative portfolio of artwork will support college and university applications for a range of art and design courses.

Career options

     

      Study Options

      Campus Study mode Start date
      Granton Campus Evening 23/01/25

      You may also be interested in these courses

      Art and Design

      3D Computer Animation HND

      This stimulating studio-based HND allows students to embark on a thrilling journey to build a strong foundation to launc...

      Read more and apply

      Campus
      Granton Campus

      Qualification
      SCQF Level 8

      Study mode
      Full time

      Art and Design

      3D Design: Interior, Product and Exhibition Design HND

      The HND 3D Design course is a forward-thinking and innovative course that provides an advanced design education for stud...

      Read more and apply

      Campus
      Granton Campus

      Qualification
      SCQF Level 8

      Study mode
      Full time

      Art and Design

      Architecture and Interior Design NC

      This NC is a course suited to school-leavers or adult returners looking to expand their existing skills and portfolio in...

      Read more and apply

      Campus
      Granton Campus

      Qualification
      SCQF Level 6

      Study mode
      Full time

      Art and Design

      Contemporary Art Practice HND

      This rewarding studio-based HND provides a broad and advanced visual education for students who have a strong interest i...

      Read more and apply

      Campus
      Granton Campus

      Qualification
      SCQF Level 8

      Study mode
      Full time

      Art and Design

      Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media - Graphic Design (SCP)

      This course is for S5 pupils who are still at school.This course is intended to be studied alongside your high school su...

      Read more and apply

      Campus
      Granton Campus

      Qualification
      SCQF Level 6

      Study mode
      Part time

      Art and Design

      Graphic and Communication Design NC

      This NC is a course suited to school leavers or adult returners looking to expand their existing skills and portfolio in...

      Read more and apply

      Campus
      Granton Campus

      Qualification
      SCQF Level 6

      Study mode
      Full time

      Art and Design

      Textiles HND

      The HND Textiles course is a contemporary and innovative course that provides an advanced design education for students ...

      Read more and apply

      Campus
      Granton Campus

      Qualification
      SCQF Level 8

      Study mode
      Full time