Free Arts Award Explore Course in Northampton. Classes run at Greenfields Specialist School for Communication, full-time during the day. This entry level arts award explore qualification is delivered over 24 months. You'll take part in arts activities, review arts events, and develop creative and communication skills. The level you work at is based on your own learning journey, assessed individually. You'll build a portfolio showing what you've experienced, created, and learned along the way.
Who this course is for
Key stage four pupils
Entry requirements
The level of Artsaward accessed is determined by pupils individual trajectories.
What you will learn
You'll take part in arts activities across different art forms.
You'll review arts events and reflect on what you've seen.
You'll research the work of artists or creative practitioners.
You'll develop communication and creative skills through making and doing.
You'll build a portfolio recording your arts experiences and learning.
You'll share or pass on an arts skill with others.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Greenfields Specialist School for Communication. You'll build a portfolio as you progress through the course, gathering evidence of your arts activities, event reviews, and skills work. The level of the Arts Award Explore qualification you work toward is matched to your individual learning trajectory, assessed by your adviser throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greenfields Specialist School for Communication will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Arts assistant, supporting creative projects in community or school settings.
Creative workshop helper, assisting with arts activities for groups.
Arts administrator, supporting the running of arts organisations.
Community arts worker, delivering arts projects with local groups.
Gallery or museum assistant, helping visitors engage with exhibitions.
What you could study next
Bronze Arts Award (Level 1) - the next step up, developing your arts leadership and creative skills further.
Silver Arts Award (Level 2) - builds on Bronze with a stronger focus on arts leadership and personal development.
BTEC Level 1 or Level 2 in Performing Arts or Art and Design - a broader creative qualification recognised by colleges and employers.
