OCN NI
Level 2
QN: 600/9560/X
Curriculum Active
OCN NI Level 2 Award in Art and Design
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 408 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
408 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Approaches to Design – Making Ceramics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about designing ceramics, Be able make ceramics using model and mould techniques
- Be able to use a mould to produce a slip cast ceramic object
- Be able to decorate a ceramic object
- Know about Health and Safety issues in the studio
2
Art and Design: Colour Theory and Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the terminology and concepts employed by colour
- Know about the elements of the colour spectrum
- Know about the relevance of colour in different historical periods
- Know about the psychological associations linked to colour
- Know about the spatial impact of colour
- Be able to recognise the psychological associations linked to colour
3
Contextual Studies – The Early Twentieth
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what influences the nature of art and its practice during the early twentieth century.
- Know about the links between artistic production and other socio-cultural concerns.
- Be able to undertake research and develop ideas.
- Understand Health and Safety procedures.
4
Design Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to source research material appropriate to the needs of the project.
- Be able to plan work to meet deadlines using time management skills.
- Know how to translate project ideas into final product.
- Be able to plan
- develop and complete the design projects using appropriate materials and techniques.
- Understand the need to reflect on own design work.
- Understand Health and Safety issues.
5
Drawing Application Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explore drawing techniques and media
- Understand formal elements and surface qualities
- Be able to produce a personal response
- Understand Health and Safety procedures
6
Drawing Development Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different drawing media
- Know about drawing on different surfaces
- Understand three-dimensional form, mass, space, structure and scale
- Be able to make drawings at varying tempos
- Understand the value of sketchbook methodology
- Understand Health and Safety procedures and safe studio practice
7
Drawing Methods for Painting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use drawing media
- Know how to use different drawing surfaces
- Know about the use of drawing in the preparation and making of paintings
- Be able to use line and tone
- Know about the value of sketchbooks
- Understand the relationship between drawing and painting
- Know about Health and Safety procedures
8
Linear Drawing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to translate three -dimensional subjects into two-dimensional linear drawings
- Know how to use linear drawing
- Know about Health and Safety procedures
9
Materials Exploration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to manipulate a variety of media and materials.
- Understand the importance of developing an individual approach to the collection and recording of information.
- Know how to experiment with ideas, techniques and materials.
- Understand the current market trends and preferences within design applications.
- Be able to recognise conventions.
- Understand Health and Safety procedures and safe studio practice.
10
Painting Methods - Mixed Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use mixed media methods
- Be able to use mixed-media materials, techniques and methods
- Know the value of supporting research and notation
- Be able to produce work which shows choice of form and content
- Know about Health and Safety procedures
11
Painting Methods - Painting the Human Figure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the key concepts involved in the depiction and representation of the human figure
- Understand the human figure in painting
- Understand the value of supporting research and notation
- Be able to produce work which shows choice of form and content
- Know about Health and Safety issues
12
Painting Methods and Appropriation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the historical contexts of painting
- Be able to work practically using formal means of two-dimensional image making
- Know how to translate ideas and images to through pictorial juxtaposition
- Be able to research and collect information for ideas development
- Know about Health and Safety procedures
13
Painting Techniques - Surface and Form
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate ways of inflecting the painted surface.
- Know about surface form and painted effects.
- Know the value of sketchbook methodology.
- Be able to produce finalised art
- work using visual information from different sources.
- Know about colour theory and mixing.
- Know about Health and Safety procedures.
14
Preparation for Employment in the Creative and Cultural Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise employment opportunities in the creative and cultural industries.
- Be able to recognise own strengths and weaknesses.
- Be able to identify future opportunities and goals.
- Understand the value of CVs and portfolios in personal and career development.
15
Surface Pattern Methods - Pattern Repeat
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use research material
- Know about the need for competent use of textile techniques and media
- Be able to use pattern repeat in the production of textile designs
- Understand the problems associated with pattern repeat
- Know about Health and Safety issues
16
Tonal Drawing Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use media for tonal drawing
- Know how to create a three dimensional form on a two dimensional surface
- Know how light and shade reveals form
17
Use Materials to Create and Present Surface Patterns
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safe working procedures.
- Understand how to create and present surface patterns.
- Be able to create a variety of pattern formations.
- Be able to select and combine materials and media.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/9560/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2013
- Operational End
- Jul 2029