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Creating A Project Portfolio for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Learn the creative process from inspiration to outcome. Develop a personal research formula for any design discipline. Course for teenagers.

Next start months
July 2025
August 2025
Tutor(s)
Jacqueline Gunn
Price
From £740.00

Course description

Course overview

This course offers a step-by-step guide through the creative process, from inspiration to outcome. Whether you're interested in fashion, textiles, 3D design, painting or any other design discipline, you'll work to develop a personal and inspiring approach to creative research.

With a strong emphasis on the value of credible research, this course will also help you build a portfolio that reflects your personal and inspiring formula and leads to compelling final outcomes.

Who this course is for

  • Students aged 16 to 18 with keen interest in working on a creative project
  • Students who are planning on studying at Foundation or BA level

Key information

Topics covered

  • Research surroundings by photographing, drawing and making collage
  • Transform research outcomes to ideas and concepts
  • Establish project direction by narrowing down ideas and findings
  • Personalised advise and group tutorials
  • Museum or gallery visit

Learning outcomes

  • Strengthen your art portfolio
  • Create a rich and exciting sketchpad with illustrations, collages and 3D design mock-ups for future expansion
  • Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
  • Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
  • Experience art school teaching

For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies, learning requirements and online study.

Materials

If possible, please bring a camera or camera phone to record the process of making work, and the outcomes.

Everything else needed to complete the course is provided, but please feel free to bring any current sketchbooks or materials you enjoy using.

Tutor

Jacqueline Gunn

Jacqueline Gunn is a freelance set and costume designer and artist. She lecturers on higher and further education and MA courses in the UK and Europe. Jacqueline has also had several artist residencies in schools, and works with referral units and special needs groups. Jacqueline has worked as a Designer in mainstream and devised Theatre, Opera, Contemporary Dance and Community projects.

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