Creative Connections

 

'Creative Connections'  has used action research and consultation to:

• identify key barriers to progression for vocational students
• analyse curriculum pathways and the changes connected to the Creative and Media 14-19 Diploma
• develop and pilot appropriate curriculum materials that could aid the transition from FE to HE

The project has now completed its main stages. One of its major outcomes is a new website providing on-line resources for FE vocational students. Called ‘Creative Connections’, this site is available at: www.fe-art.co.uk It contains easy to use resources on design methods, films covering many aspects of art and design such as graphics, drawing, experimentation, a day with an artist and information on business and enterprise themes.

The project partners, the APSCAD colleges (Hereford College of Art s( Lead institution), Leeds College of Art, Plymouth College of Art, and Cleveland College of Art and Design) have considerable experience of running vocational FE courses for students, many of whom progress to Higher Education. Their involvement has been key to all stages of the project, particularly the development and piloting of materials.

On this page you will find: 

1) 2007 Consultation Document: Further Education Curriculum Developments For Higher Education Feeder Courses   FE Project Consultation

2) ‘Creative Connections' - Curriculum Enhancement for Further Education Feeder Courses, NALN Project Final Report by Dr Catherine Hatton , September 2009   Creative Connections: Curriculum Enhancement for FE Feeder Courses

The Creative Connections Website is now up and running. Visit the site here.

We hope the Creative Connections web resource will develop and grow to become widely used. If you would like to add materials or discuss the site please contact: Helen Vine at Hereford College of Arts, h.vine@hca.ac.uk