During this course students gain knowledge and practical skills in art and design while following the primary teacher training course; students take a variety of practical modules as well as those that support their teaching of art and design at primary level, exploring the ways in which children learn through the subject; modules are taught through practical activities, lectures and studio seminars; the course includes a programme of national and international gallery visits; successful completion of this course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), subject to satisfactory performance in skills tests.