Foundation Certificate Courses
All of the details about how they work
Arandeco Foundation Certificate Courses are 4 week courses, most suitable for young people aged 9-12 years or any young person under 18 with a foundation level of language and/or aiming for a foundation level of Art&Design knowledge. (Ages are guidelines, as every young learner is an individual on their own unique learning journey and a parent/guardian is best-placed to judge whether a learner is ready for a specific course)
Arandeco unique courses are entirely bespoke – developed, created and delivered using only our own proprietary materials. Arandeco is an affordable, enriching Art&Design resource – whether it's a passion for the subject, a thirst for knowledge, a step in academics, or to build a portfolio, these courses are perfect stepping-stones. All courses are taught by an expert artist-educator and all courses are designed and created by the person teaching!
Arandeco’s unique range of courses are available covering the following subjects: Architecture, Fashion, Art, Materials, Design, Interiors, Photography, Sculpture, Business/Retail, Sustainability, Food and Maths/Science. There is also a special course option within each individual specialist subject to buy a package of courses of a specific topic or theme – this is the “Buy the Bundle” option.
Courses are custom designed:
• to engage, inform and inspire
• using interactive and engaging multi media materials
• based on the latest curriculum ideas
• to allow learners to learn at their own pace and according to their own schedule
All taught by a passionate, warm, knowledgeable artist-educator – with the background and experience to deliver unsurpassed Art&Design courses.
Courses Details:
Each Foundation Certificate course has 4 modules, each module covers a different topic.
Each of the 4 topical modules have:
• a 1-hr ‘Demi-Live’ video tutorial, which feels 'live / real-time’ and has built-in interactive elements, but is recorded for 24/7 use, at a day and time that suits you
• follow-along tasks for use along with the ‘Demi-Live’ video tutorials
• informational PDF document
• bespoke activities/homework assignments
• projects
• graded quizzes
• opportunities for learners to share their thoughts, ideas and creations
There is also an end of course research/creative final project (examples and rubric provided)
A personalized Certificate of Completion and transcript will be provided upon request, if all elements of the course are successfully completed.
Submitted work will be assessed online, with positive feedback to encourage progress and development.
Course Fees
o £20.00 per single course (£4.50 per module + £2 payment/admin fees)
o “Buy The Bundle” course packages include 5 single Foundation Certificate courses for the price of 4
Course Learning Time
Each course involves approximately 8 hours of learning time - 4 hours of ‘Demi-live’ tutorials for guided learning + 4 hours of independent learning (activities, quizzes, projects, sharing thoughts)
Course Level
Beginner level - suitable for young people aged 9-12 years or any young person under 18 with a foundation level of language and/or aiming for a foundation level of Art&Design knowledge
• UK/Australia/N.Z. years 5 – 8
• USA grades 4-7
• Canada grades 4-7
• S.A. grades 4-7
(these are guidelines, as every young learner is an individual on their own unique learning journey and a parent/guardian is best-placed to judge whether a learner is ready and able to pursue a specific course)
Transcripts
Transcripts contain details of all components completed, as well as grades/levels where applicable.
Grades/classifications are:
• Distinction Plus - 90% – 100%
• Distinction - 80-89%
• Merit - 70 - 79%
• Achieved - 50-69%
Course Access
Enrolment information will be emailed to you, usually within 24 business hours of your payment being received.*
Access to course materials lasts for 1 year (but do email us if exceptional circumstances arise, as the timing can often be extended).
Online Course Learning Studio
All courses are hosted on an easy to use, free for users, online virtual studio.The online virtual studio simply involves the young person setting up their own individual UserID and password, once they receive their enrolment information, to access their course(s). This gives learners access to their own virtual studio, with all of the course resources and tools therein; a space where they can work through the course modules and activities at their own pace. They can also upload their work within the virtual studio and receive feedback/grades (as well as encouragement and support).
Accepted Currencies
While all course prices are stated in British Pounds (GBP - £), you can use this link for an estimate of what a course fee in £ would be in your local currency.
As of June 2024, approximate currency conversions are as follows:
£20.00 = $26 USD; $35 CAD; $39 AUD; $42 NZD; 480 Rand
£25.00 = $32 USD; $44 CAD; $48 AUD; $52 NZD; 600 Rand
£35.00 = $45 USD; $61 CAD; $68 AUD; $73 NZD; 840 Rand
£45.00 = $58 USD; $78 CAD; $87 AUD; $94 NZD; 1081 Rand
Our online payment processes easily and smoothly convert local currencies to GBP (£), if you are not in the UK.
These courses
o focus on specific areas of study within the fields of Art & Design
o offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating core knowledge areas
The objectives of these courses are to help learners to
o develop the use of visual language and formal elements in art and design
o develop knowledge and understanding of design processes
o provide the opportunity for personal development
o provide a basis for progression onto further study
o develop analytical and research skills
o evaluate their own work and that of others
o develop ideas and learning through the design process
o develop core art and design skills, where appropriate
Art is about expressions, emotions and expression. Design is about using knowledge and creativity to meet to deliver a function or solution. Both are creative, popular forms of visual communication. Arandeco Art&Design Courses – “Always Learning; Always Fun”