Art & Design - BTEC First Diploma

Art & Design - BTEC First Diploma

Course ID:
PC86501

Academy:
Creative Arts

Introduction:
A BTEC First Diploma is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. This course is equivalent to four GCSEs at grades A*-C and is a full Level 2 (Intermediate) qualification. If you enjoy drawing, colour, design and finding out about artists, this course is ideal and will also provide you with the experience and qualifications to apply to more advanced Art & Design courses. All classes will take place in specialist art facilities at our multi-million pound Park Campus, which is a Centre of Excellence for creative arts.

Study Mode & Location:
This one year Part-Time+ course will be held at Preston College, Park Campus, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6AP.

Course Content:
This course encourages you to boost your qualifications to gain essential skills in art and design, and learn how to become more creative. You will exprience a wide range of media, materials and techniques in a variety of exciting thematic projects including drawing, painting, 3D design and 3D modelling, art and design history and practice, graphics, photography and Photoshop illustrations and digital.

Assessment:
Coursework will be internally assessed and externally moderated. You will also have final set projects which are are externally assessed. You will receive continious feedback and advice.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course allows progression to Level 3 pre-degree National Certificate or Diploma courses at the Park Campus in:

• Art & Design.
• Fashion & Textile Design.
• Graphic Design.
• Interior & Spatial Design.
• Digital Photography.

This course is a springboard to a successful future in art and design. Many past students have graduated to higher level courses and then made careers in local studios or progressed to degree courses. One previous student (Chris Lowe) recently won a BAFTA award for his set design for the television drama `Longitude`.

Additional Costs:
Art materials and equipment costs vary but you should expect to pay about £50 initially and then continuing costs towards art materials and photocopying costs approximatly £50.00 - student grants are available in cases of hardship.

How To Apply
You will need to complete a Further Education Application Form. These will be available from mid-May
Many courses have limited places so please return your application form as soon as possible. Following acceptance of your application, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Part-Time+ Course Benefits
Part-Time+ courses are ideal if you are looking to return to education, change career or progress to higher level studies. Courses last between 11 and 18 hours per week, for a full year and fit in with school hours and holidays. They offer:

• support with accessing a variety of funds including an Adult Learning Grant of up to £30 per week.
• a bursary meaning there are reduced tuition fees.
• childcare support.
• transport to and from College.
• an individual development plan to guide you to your next step.
• personal tutor support throughout your course.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.