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	<efc:organization>
		<efc:identifier>adamsmithcollege.ac.uk/governance/institutionalstructure/07</efc:identifier>
		<dc:title>Centre for Creative Industries</dc:title>
	</efc:organization>
	
	<efc:component type="course">
		<efc:identifier>COURSE_CODE1.1</efc:identifier>
		<dc:title>NQ INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE ARTS</dc:title>

		<efc:overview>
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				<p>This course is ideal for individuals who are really interested in art and design but need time to develop their skills further 
				before making a decision about a particular specialism. By spending a year on this course, participants will improve practical 
				skills, expand on their portfolio and gain the entry qualifications to move onto a higher level course.</p>
			</div>		
		</efc:overview>

		<efc:offeringPattern>
			<efc:teachingBody>
				<efc:reference>adamsmithcollege.ac.uk/governance/institutionalstructure/07</efc:reference>
			</efc:teachingBody>
			<efc:duration>
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					<p>One Year Full-Time.</p>
				</div>
			</efc:duration>
		</efc:offeringPattern>

		<efc:award>
			<efc:awardLevel>SCQF LEVEL 5</efc:awardLevel>
		</efc:award>

		<efc:career>
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				<p>Modern Apprentice in Design.</p>
			</div>
		</efc:career>
		
		<efc:admission>
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				<p>One of the following:</p>
				<ul>
				<li>Three Standard Grades, including Art and Design, at Grade 4 or above and a Core Skills profile at Intermediate 1</li>
				<li>Experience, maturity or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis</li>
				<li>AND</li>
				<li>All applicants should present evidence of their creative skills at interview i.e. photographs, drawings, sketchbooks or 3-D models</li>
				</ul>
			</div>
		</efc:admission>
		
	</efc:component>

	<efc:component type="course">
		<efc:identifier>COURSE_CODE1.2</efc:identifier>
		<dc:title>NQ ART PORTFOLIO</dc:title>

		<efc:overview>
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				<p>The Art Portfolio course enables participants to broaden and strengthen their creative ability, and will provide an ideal 
				platform for career progression in visual arts. The combination of drawing, painting, 2D and 3D design skills and illustration, 
				provides students with the opportunity to build a substantial portfolio for entry to Art College.</p>
			</div>
		</efc:overview>

		<efc:offeringPattern>
			<efc:teachingBody>
				<efc:reference>adamsmithcollege.ac.uk/governance/institutionalstructure/07</efc:reference>
			</efc:teachingBody>
			<efc:duration>
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					<p>One Year Full-Time.</p>
				</div>
			</efc:duration>
		</efc:offeringPattern>

		<efc:award>
			<efc:awardLevel>SCQF LEVEL 6</efc:awardLevel>
		</efc:award>
		
		<efc:career>
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				<p>On successful completion of this course, students will be ready to apply to Art Colleges or to a variety of HN/degree 
				level courses at College or University.</p>
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		</efc:career>
		
		<efc:admission>
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				<p>One of the following:</p>
				<ul>
				<li>Applicants should possess the academic requirements for entrance to HND/College or University</li>
				<li>An appropriate group of Art and Design modules, including Communication 3</li>
				<li>Experience, maturity or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis</li>
				<li>AND</li>
				<li>All applicants should present evidence of their creative skills at interview i.e. photographs, drawings, sketchbooks or 3-D models</li>
				</ul>
			</div>
		</efc:admission>

	</efc:component>

	<efc:component type="course">
		<efc:identifier>COURSE_CODE1.3</efc:identifier>
		<dc:title>NQ CONTEMPORARY ARTS (SUBJECT TO APPROVAL)</dc:title>

		<efc:overview>
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				<p>The Contemporary Arts course is designed to allow students to explore their creative ideas within a framework of dialogue 
				between art theory and practice across the boundaries of traditionally separate academic disciplines. The course is intended 
				for students who wish to progress onto higher education and it provides an excellent opportunity to prepare a substantial portfolio 
				while developing a blend of practical and academic skills. It is expected that students should have a significant interest in the 
				new digital media.</p>
			</div>
		</efc:overview>

		<efc:offeringPattern>
			<efc:teachingBody>
				<efc:reference>adamsmithcollege.ac.uk/governance/institutionalstructure/07</efc:reference>
			</efc:teachingBody>
			<efc:duration>
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					<p>One Year Full-Time.</p>
				</div>
			</efc:duration>
		</efc:offeringPattern>

		<efc:award>
			<efc:awardLevel>SCQF LEVEL 6</efc:awardLevel>
		</efc:award>

		<efc:outcome type="learning">
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				<ul>
				<li>Video Production</li>
				<li>Video Editing</li>
				<li>Painting</li>
				<li>Drawing</li>
				<li>Audio</li>
				<li>Digital Photography</li>
				<li>Digital Imaging</li>
				<li>Media Theory and Analysis</li>
				</ul>
			</div>
		</efc:outcome>
		
		<efc:admission>
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				<p>Applicants should possess the academic requirements for entrance to HNC/D at an FE College or Year One of a 
				degree programme at university. An appropriate group of Art and Design or Media units including a minimum of 
				Communication at Intermediate 2.</p>
			</div>
		</efc:admission>

	</efc:component>

	<efc:component type="course">
		<efc:identifier>COURSE_CODE1.4</efc:identifier>
		<dc:title>HNC/D ART AND DESIGN</dc:title>

		<efc:overview>
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				<p>The HND Art and Design programme allows participants to study a variety of different aspects of creative arts, including 
				portrait and figure studies, painting techniques, jewellery design, sculpture, graphic design and mixed media. During the 
				programme, students will develop a substantial portfolio and undertake a work placement to help prepare them for 
				employment or progression onto higher education.</p>
			</div>
		</efc:overview>

		<efc:offeringPattern>
			<efc:teachingBody>
				<efc:reference>adamsmithcollege.ac.uk/governance/institutionalstructure/07</efc:reference>
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			<efc:duration>
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					<p>HNC – One Year Full-Time. HND – Two Years Full-Time.</p>
				</div>
			</efc:duration>
		</efc:offeringPattern>

		<efc:award>
			<efc:awardLevel>SCQF LEVEL 7/8</efc:awardLevel>
		</efc:award>

		<efc:career>
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				<ul>
				<li>Practising Artist/Freelance</li>
				<li>1st Year General Degree in Art &amp; Design 2nd Year Specialist Degree in Art &amp; Design</li>
				</ul>
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		</efc:career>

		<efc:outcome type="learning">
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				<ul>
				<li>Portrait and Figure Studies</li>
				<li>Portfolio Preparation</li>
				<li>Work Placement (Design)</li>
				<li>Drawing Techniques</li>
				<li>Painting Studies &amp; Mixed Media</li>
				<li>Jewellery Design</li>
				<li>History of Art &amp; Design</li>
				</ul>
			</div>
		</efc:outcome>
		
		<efc:admission>
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				<ul>
				<li>Two Higher Grades, including English, Art &amp; Design or Craft &amp; Design and three Standard Grades at Grade (3) or above</li>
				<li>NQ programme in Art and Design plus modules in Communication 3</li>
				</ul>
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