AIM
    Level 1
    QN: 600/9303/1
    Curriculum Active

    AIM Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Visual Art

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 607 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    AIM
    Syllabus Units
    24 Units
    Guided Hours
    607 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Art Appreciation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to plan a visit to an art exhibition.
    • Be able to record information on selected art work.
    • Be able to give opinions on art work in an exhibition.
    • Be able to use exhibited art work for own inspiration.
    2

    Art Design Style

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the design characteristics of a given object or image.
    • Understand terminology relevant to design practice and history.
    • Know key influences on the design of a given object or image.
    • Be able to reflect on design style.
    3

    Art Project

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to source research material appropriate to the needs of an art project.
    • Be able to plan work for an art project.
    • Be able to record ideas for art project development.
    • Be able to develop and complete an art project.
    • Be able to reflect on own art work.
    • Be able to work safely on an art project.
    4

    Colour Theory and Design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles and application of colour theory.
    • Be able to apply colour theory in designs.
    • Be able to re
    • solve problems related to colour mixing.
    • Be able to construct a twelve-section colour wheel.
    • Know how colour is used in different contexts.
    • Be able to use colour related terminology.
    5

    Digital Photography

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about digital cameras.
    • Be able to plan a photo-shoot.
    • Be able to take photographs using a digital camera.
    6

    Drawing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand drawing media.
    • Be able to recognise drawing and composition problems.
    • Know characteristics of line and tone.
    • Understand the importance of keeping a personal sketchbook.
    • Be able to use drawing media.
    • Be able to work safely when drawing.
    7

    Drawing Methods for Painting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use drawing media.
    • Be able to use different drawing and painting surfaces.
    • Understand the part drawing can play in the preparation and making of paintings.
    • Be able to use drawing skills to create line and tone in paintings.
    • Be able to use a sketchbook.
    • Be able to work safely when drawing and painting.
    8

    Graphic Design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role and application of graphic design.
    • Know the tools and equipment used in graphic design projects.
    • Know how to source research material appropriate to the needs of a graphic design project.
    • Be able to plan work for a graphic design project.
    • Be able to use graphic design tools, equipment and techniques.
    9

    Life Drawing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use proportion when drawing from a life model.
    • Be able to recognise characteristics of line and tone.
    • Understand the importance of keeping a personal sketchbook.
    • Be able to use a suitable medium when drawing from life.
    • Be able to follow guidelines for life drawing.
    10

    Materials Exploration for Art and Design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use technical skills in the manipulation of media and materials.
    • Be able to use methods of collating and documenting research.
    • Understand the current market trends and preferences within art and design applications.
    • Know established methods and approaches in art and design.
    • Understand health and safety procedures and safe studio practice.
    11

    Painting with Oils

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare a surface for painting with oils.
    • Be able to use materials and equipment for painting with oils.
    • Be able to use methods and techniques for painting with oils.
    • Be able to work with oils safely.
    12

    Painting with Water Based Media

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare a surface for painting with water based media.
    • Be able to use materials and equipment for painting with water based media.
    • Be able to use methods and techniques for painting with water based media.
    • Be able to work safely.
    13

    Photography Using Film

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about film cameras.
    • Be able to use appropriate lenses and camera positions.
    • Be able to use photographic accessories.
    • Be able to take photographs using a film camera.
    • Be able to work safely when taking photographs.
    14

    Presenting Visual Art Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to select visual art work for presentation.
    • Be able to use materials and techniques to present selected visual art work.
    • Be able to present visual art work safely.
    • Be able to take into account environmental considerations when presenting visual art work.
    • Be able to review own art presentation work.
    15

    Printmaking

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know printmaking materials.
    • Know how to use printmaking materials, techniques and processes.
    • Be able to use printmaking techniques, materials and processes.
    • Be able to use printmaking equipment safely.
    16

    Processing Black and White Film

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know equipment and materials used to process black and white film.
    • Know techniques used to process black and white film.
    • Be able to produce black and white prints.
    • Be able to work safely in a darkroom.
    17

    Research Techniques in Visual Art

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know research techniques in visual art.
    • Be able to apply a research technique in visual art.
    • Be able to record research activities in visual art.
    • Be able to present results of research in visual art.
    18

    Sculpture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know physical properties and characteristics of sculptural materials.
    • Be able to plan a sculpture.
    • Know tools and techniques for sculpture.
    • Be able to use tools and techniques for sculpture.
    • Be able to work safely in sculpture.
    19

    Using Computers in the Arts

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know software suitable for use in the arts.
    • Be able to load software for use in the arts.
    • Be able to use IT tools in the arts.
    • Be able to edit IT based items to support development of ideas.
    • Be able to save and retrieve computer files.
    • Be able to work safely when using IT.
    20

    Using Video

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about video hardware and software.
    • Be able to use video hardware and software to capture information.
    • Be able to store and retrieve information captured on video.
    • Be able to use video software tools to edit video sequences.
    • Be able to play video sequences.
    21

    Working in Visual Art

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know different types of organisations in the visual art industry.
    • Know job roles in the visual art industry.
    • Know the skills and training required for jobs in visual art.
    • Know about progression opportunities in the visual art industry.
    • Know own skills and qualities relevant to visual art.
    • Be able to complete a C.V. for a specific job role in the visual art industry.
    22

    Working to a Visual Arts Brief

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to work to fulfil the requirements of a visual arts brief.
    • Be able to develop and present own ideas in response to a visual arts brief.
    • Be able to produce a final outcome according to a visual arts brief.
    • Be able to present finished visual arts work in response to a given brief.
    23

    Working with Digital Images

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know software used to work with digital images.
    • Be able to use a software package to work with digital images.
    • Be able to organise final images.
    • Be able to share images digitally.
    24

    Working with Mixed Media

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to develop ideas for work in mixed media.
    • Be able to plan for a mixed media piece.
    • Be able to produce work in mixed media.
    • Be able to work safely using mixed media.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/9303/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    AIM
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jun 2013

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