What will the course Cover?
Selection of 2D and 3D art projects including: Mark making, Introduction to the colour wheel, Collages, Pencil and pastel colouring and Painting.
Who is this course for?
Learners with learning difficulties and disabilities who are interested in expressing themselves creatively through art.
What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course?
No previous experience is necessary.
What should I be able to do by the end of the course?
Mix a series of primary and secondary colours. Make collages using recycled materials. Use pencils and pastels to create coloured tones. Use paint to create tints and shades
How is the course organised?
Learners will have an interview before joining the class. Each session will include whole group work, individual work and pair/small group work. Tutors encourage independence and give support to each individual learner as appropriate.
What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class?
Learners will be able to use their skills at home. Support workers may like to use techniques learnt in the class with learners at home to reinforce their learning.
How will my progress be assessed?
Your tutor will assess your starting point and develop your Individual Learning Plan. Throughout the course you will be assessed by your tutor and LSA against the course and your own personal goals. Evidence will be taken throughout the course including worksheets, photo’s and video’s. Learners will have the opportunity to evaluate their own work and that of the other learners.
What can I expect to go on to after this course?
Learners can continue with the class at the same level, move onto the Pre-Employment Skills project, progress to Employment based courses or onto Inclusive classes or mainstream provision.
Are there any other costs and what do I need to bring?
Comfortable clothes and footwear
What support is available?
There is a Learning Support Assistant in every class to give special help where needed and support the tutor in class, along with learners own personal support if necessary. Specialist aids are also available such as hearing loops, roller-ball mice, large and keyboards. Makaton symbols and images are used where possible to help understanding. Senior Learning Support Assistants are available to support with enrolling, information, guidance and communicating with learners homes. Tutors who have the same learner will also work together to make sure all teaching and support is pulling the same way across all their classes.