Level 2 Art and Design
• Set of graded pencils (Art only)
• Eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Pack of black biros
• 3x Black fine liners (Mixed)
• 3 x Black sharpies
• Pack of Coloured Sharpies (Art only)
• Pritt stick
• USB storage device (256GB)
• White fine tip acrylic pen
• Watercolour tin
• A set of flat headed and round head paint brushes (Cass Art)
• Scalpel (carried safely with a cork/guard to cover the blade)
• Spiral bound hardback sketchbooks – A4 or A3
• A5 Notebook
• A3 plastic portfolio wallet
Optional:
• Empty toolbox/carry case for your supplies
Foundation Diploma (Level 3) in Art & Design
• Notebook
• Sketchbook (size is up to you – we would recommend no smaller than A4)
• A good range of drawing materials (pencils, pens, sharpies, ink, graphite sticks, rubber, pencil sharpener etc.)
• A set of paints (gouache, acrylic, watercolour)
• Pencil sharpener
• 4 or 5 different sized paint brushes
• A can of fixative or hairspray
• Pair of scissors
• Ruler
• Glue stick
• Masking tape
• Scalpel (carried safely in a cork or something to cover the blade)
• A memory stick
• Use of a camera / phone to aid documentation
• A1 portfolio to store work in (the simple, clear plastic cases are fine)
Level 3 Photography
As part of the upcoming Level 3 Diploma in Photography course, students are required to engage in both digital and analogue photography. The equipment listed below is essential for the course and assessment criteria. Each student needs to purchase their own 35mm camera along with the following items.
Required Equipment:
1. SD Memory Card SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC card on Amazon.co.uk
2. External Hard Drive UnionSine External Hard Drive
3. Darkroom Paper Ilford Multigrade IV Resin Coated Paper
4. 35mm Camera.
The following 35mm SLR cameras with lenses are available at Colchester Camera Exchange and come with a 6-month warranty:
• Pentax MV + 50mm f2 P/K
• Minolta X-300 + 35-70mm f3.5
• Nikon Nikkormat FTN + 50mm f/2 HC
• Canon AE-1 Program + 50mm f/1.8 FD
• Nikon Nikkormat FTN – Black + 28mm f/3.5 Nikkor-H Auto (2)*
• Canon AE-1 + 50mm f1.8
• Canon AE-1 Program Black + 50mm f/1.8 FD
• Minolta X300 + 35-70mm F3.5
• Minolta SRT-101 + 58mm f/1.4 PF
Additionally, Ricoh cameras made by Pentax are available at lower prices and can be found on eBay. When purchasing, ensure that the following criteria are met:
• 35mm
• Includes both body and lens
• Tested and confirmed to be in full working condition
• Functional light metre
• Check each listing carefully to confirm these details before making a purchase.
Level 3 Art & Design
• A3/ A4 Blank sketchbooks, paper weight 140gms (‘Seawhite’ is a good brand (Sketchbooks must be a size you prefer to work in that is comfortable to you. Your sketchbook must not be lined and needs to be good quality paper))
• Journal (Used to document workshops, reflective language and discussions for each brief)
• A1 Portfolio
• We need this to store all of the work during the term and to submit your work for assessment
• Quality Drawing Pencils (HB, B-6B)
• A range of quality paint brushes (Flat and round)
• Marker Pens
• Graphite stick
• Charcoal
• Ink
• Acrylic paint
• Pritt Stick
• Scissors
• Scalpel (Swan Morton are best)
• 30cm Steel Ruler
Level 3 Graphic Design & Branding
• At least 128GB USB Flash Drive
• Gridded and lined A5 notebook for drawing logo designs and taking notes
• 30cm metal ruler
• Pritt stick
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Rubber
• Pencil sharpener
• Sharpie
• Biro
Level 3 Fashion & Textiles
This list will be required at the start of the course but will evolve and possibly need stocking up during your time as you progress.
• Sketchbook (A4 or A3)
• White 100% cotton bed sheet (double or king)
• Dress making pins
• Set of sewing needles
• Scalpel
• A range of embroidery thread
• Glue Stick
• Notebook
• A range of different size paint brushes
• A set of good quality paints (recommended – gauche)
• Drawing materials (pencils, fineliners, sharpies, charcoal, ink)
• A pair of paper scissors
• A pair of fabric scissors
• Masking tape
• Memory stick – 128GB minimum
• Rubber
• Sharpener
• Ruler
• Use of a camera
• Reusable water bottle
• Any scraps of fabrics / materials you can use / are inspired by!
The following equipment is not essential, but recommended for digital work at home:
• Hardware: You will have access to desktop PCs at college that will run the latest Adobe Suite software. If you are planning on using a laptop at home Mac or PC, it should be RAM minimum 16GB, preferably a 15 inch screen.
• Creative Software: Adobe CC is the industry standard for design professionals. You will have access to this at college. Some students do pay a monthly subscription for the Adobe Creative Cloud so that they can access the software outside of college.
Level 3 Animation & Illustration
To prepare for your year, make sure you have the following as your won kit. This will be essential to your studies:
• A set of quality drawing pencils ranging from HB to 6B (Koh-i-noor are good)
• A range of quality, soft synthetic brushes (different sizes and shapes – round, flat, etc)
• Sharpies (Chisel and/or Fine)
• Fine liners
• Alcohol markers/highlighters
• A good quality A5 sketchbook – sewn/stapled
• Paper scissors & Pritt sticks
