SQA Advanced Diploma in Art and Design
Awarded by the SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY, UK
Scottish Qualifications Authority
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Scotland’s national body for qualifications, works across the UK and internationally with schools, colleges, universities and training organisations to develop and deliver their qualifications and assessments.
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has changed the name of their SQA Higher National Diploma qualifications to SQA Advanced Diploma qualifications in countries outside of Scotland.
SQA provides a wide range of internationally recognised qualifications and associated services. SQA also awards a range of other qualifications, including customised awards to meet the needs of individual companies and organisations. In addition, SQA provides advice, support and services, such as expertise in assessment, that enable organisations to succeed in meeting a wide range of educational and workforce development challenges.
The SQA Advanced Diploma is a higher education qualification which enables advanced entry into many undergraduate degree programmes in Universities and Higher Education Institutions across the world. The SQA Advanced Diploma programme is widely recognised around the world as being equivalent to the first two years of undergraduate study. SQA has partnered with a number of highly regarded international institutions who will consider applications from SQA Advanced Diploma graduates.
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Programme Introduction
Human creativity knows no bounds! What better way to impregnate our brains with fresh and innovative ideas than to create great pieces of art using a vast variety of media and drawing techniques? The SQA Advanced Diploma in Art and Design programme develops learners’ artistic talents and skills which are paramount to succeed in the field of art and design. Besides drawing on their existing strengths and knack, this programme ignites learners’ fertile imagination and helps them tap into their higher creative potential.
What Will I Learn?
- To create innovative ideas and concepts through a series of stimulating and exciting projects
- To demonstrate the knowledge and application of creative skills using a broad range of art materials and tools
- To develop an amalgam of unique and fresh ideas and apply the skills which are learned and practised
At Whom is This Programme Targeted?
- Individuals who set their sights on earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design in the near future
- Existing practising artists and designers with the desire to hone their crafts as well as deepen and extend their
knowledge in the field of art and design
DIMENSIONS International College is an SQA Approved Centre for the above programme.
Course Structure
SQA Advanced Diploma in Art and Design consists of 24 units.
Course Outline
- Outline for Observational Drawing
- Outline for Developmental Drawing
- Outline for Art and Design: Creative Process
- Outline for Workplace Communication in English
- Outline for Art and Design Project
- Outline for Art and Design Context
- Outline for Portfolio Production
- Outline for Art and Design Graded Unit 1
- Outline for Life Painting: Introduction
- Outline for Jewellery Design and Production
- Outline for Art and Design: Fashion / Performance Costume
- Outline for Life Drawing
- Outline for Developmental Drawing Portfolio
- Outline for Art and Design: Advanced Project
- Outline for Creative Project for Artists and Designers
- Outline for Art and Design: Presentation
- Outline for Art and Design Context: Personal Investigation
- Outline for Art and Design Graded Unit 2
- Outline for Life Drawing Portfolio
- Outline for Painting Project
- Outline for Developing the Individual within a Team
- Outline for Art and Design Project: Textiles
- Outline for Art and Design Project: Fashion / Performance Costume
- Outline for Contemporary Art Practice: Conceptual Development
Scope of Study
Knowledge and skills in the range of art and design areas
Delivery Mode
Lectures, discussions, portfolios, and presentations
Commencement Date/Intakes

DIMENSIONS reserves the right to change the intakes at any time without prior notice.
Course Fees
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1. | Application Fee (Non – refundable) |
:S$ |
500.00 |
2. | Tuition Fee |
:S$ |
35,800.00 |
3. | Registration Fee For Scottish Qualifications Authority |
:S$ |
800.00 |
4. | Administrative Fee |
:S$ |
735.00 |
5. | Examination Fee |
:S$ |
1,000.00 |
6. | Course Material |
:S$ |
4,000.00 |
7. | Medical Check-Up Fee |
:S$ |
60.00 |
8. | International Student Management Fee |
:S$ |
1,000.00 |
9. | ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee |
:S$ |
120.00 |
7% GST |
:S$ |
3,081.05 |
|
Total |
:S$ |
47,096.05 |
Part-time
1. | Application Fee (Non – refundable) |
:S$ |
500.00 |
2. | Tuition Fee |
:S$ |
35,800.00 |
3. | Registration Fee For Scottish Qualifications Authority |
:S$ |
800.00 |
4. | Administrative Fee |
:S$ |
735.00 |
5. | Examination Fee |
:S$ |
1,000.00 |
6. | Course Material |
:S$ |
4,000.00 |
7. | Medical Check-Up Fee |
:S$ |
60.00 |
8. | International Student Management Fee |
:S$ |
500.00 |
9. | ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee |
:S$ |
120.00 |
7% GST |
:S$ |
3,046.05 |
|
Total |
:S$ |
46,561.05 |
Please click here for more information on the fees which are likely to be incurred during the students’ course of study. Students are expected to pay for the stipulated fee(s) incurred, if necessary.
Note 1: | All miscellaneous fees are inclusive of 7% GST. |
Note 2: | Total course fees paid (except application fee and GST) by students are protected under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS). |
Note 3: | All students must sign the Advisory Note to Student before signing the Standard PEI-Student Contract. |
Note 4: | The Standard PEI-Student Contract must be signed by the student prior to making course fees payments to DIMENSIONS. |
Note 5: | The course fees shown above are effective from 1st January 2019. DIMENSIONS reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the course fees without prior notice. |
Payment Mode
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For further details, please contact your Admissions Officer at 6334 0600.
Duration
24 months of Institutional Training
Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 48 months of Institutional Training
Maximum Candidature Period
Student is not allowed to retake the course and/or request for a refund in the event if he/she fails to complete the programme within the maximum candidature period.Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway
Entry Requirements
Local students | Received a passing grade in at least one (1) GCE A-Level subject or DIMENSIONS’ Foundation Diploma in Business or Hospitality Diploma or other Certificate in Foundation programme (with equivalent entry requirements as Foundation Diploma in Business and subject to approval). |
International students | Equivalent to Year 12 from the respective home countries of the applicants |
Note: Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
English Proficiency: An IELTS score of at least 5.5 or DIMENSIONS’ Certificate in Academic English (CAE) Level 4 or passed DIMENSIONS’ English Proficiency Test at an equivalent level or its equivalent. English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English was the sole medium of instruction.
Class Periods
Full-time
Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 11.30am and/or 12.15pm - 3.15pm and/or 3.30pm - 6.30pm
3 hours per session. All specific programme schedules will be reflected in the timetable.
Part-time
Weekday (Monday to Friday)
Sessions will be conducted from 7.00pm to 10.00pm
and/or
Weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday)
Sessions will be conducted within 9.00am to 6.00pm
3 hours per session. All specific programme schedules will be reflected in the timetable.
Examination Period
At the end of each semester or course
Assessment Methods
Coursework and examinations
Assessment Grading Criteria
For Graded Units:
A: (70 marks and above)
B: (60 – 69 marks)
C: (50 – 59 marks)
Fail: (49 marks and below)
All other units: Pass / Fail
Assessment Weighting
Unit Name | Assessment Methods (Weighting) |
Observational Drawing | Single Assessment of a Portfolio of chosen examples |
Developmental Drawing | Assessment of Portfolio of Drawings |
Art and Design: Creative Process | Holistic Approach to Assessment (showing research, implementation and evaluation of process) |
Workplace Communication in English | Assessment |
Art and Design Project | Assessment |
Art and Design Context | Holistic Assessment |
Portfolio Production | Portfolio of Work and Participate in a controlled Interview Situation |
Art and Design Graded Unit 1 | Practical Assignment |
Life Drawing | Portfolio of Drawings (may be two separate assessments) |
Life Painting: Introduction | Assessment by 1) research evidence and 2) exploratory studies |
Jewellery Design and Production | Single Assessment |
Art and Design: Fashion / Performance Costume | Holistic Assessment of a fashion or performance costume application |
Developmental Drawing Portfolio | Assessment by Project Brief |
Art and Design: Advanced Project | Assessment of production and evaluation of a design brief |
Creative Project for Artists and Designers | Assessment of Standards |
Art and Design: Presentation | Assessment of three (3) Assessment Events |
Art and Design Context: Personal Investigation | Holistic Assessment |
Art and Design Graded Unit 2 | Practical Assignment |
Life Drawing Portfolio | One (1) Assessment event |
Painting Project | Production of Written Brief |
Developing the Individual within a Team | Holistic Assessment (participate in Team Project) |
Art and Design Project: Textiles | Holistic Practical Assessment |
Art and Design Project: Fashion / Performance Costume | Holistic Assessment |
Contemporary Art Practice: Conceptual Development | Holistic Assessment |
Expected Examination Results Release Date
Not more than 3 months after the final assessment
Note: All assessed marks shall be deemed provisional until such time they have been confirmed by an Awards Assessment Board of the Awarding Body.
Qualification Award
SQA Advanced Diploma in Art and Design awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, UK
Graduation Requirements
A “Pass” in all assessments of all unitsTeacher – Student Ratio
Average teacher-student ratio is 1:35
Note: The number of students in the classroom is subject to the maximum seating capacity.
Note 1: | International Student must achieve at least 90% attendance rate (ICA Requirement). |
Note 2: | International Student must not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reason (ICA Requirement). |
Note 3: | Students who do not require ICA’s student’s pass must achieve at least 80% attendance rate.Our College only accept medical certificates as proof for absenteeism. Any other documents should only be accepted on a case-by-case basis with full justification and be acceptable by ICA. |
Note 4: | In the first week of studies, an induction session will be conducted. The students will be briefed by the Academic Staff on full details of the course including scheme of work, timetable, assessments and grading, assessment and exam dates and venue and many other academic matters. |
Note 5: | DIMENSIONS has the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 10 for any programme per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course. (For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy). |
Note 6: | Students (both international and local) must achieve an attendance rate of 80% and above in order to qualify for examinations. |
Note 7: | Our courses will be conducted at one of the above registered premises of DIMENSIONS International College. |