BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You will need a First Diploma in Design (a merit or above) and/or Five GCSEs Grade C or above including one Art-Based Subject, or an educational background which demonstrates the potential to succeed at level 3. You will also require a strong folder of work supporting your application and the ability to communicate your work to an interviewer.

Entry on three points:

• Folder of work
• An ability to communicate at interview
• Academic profile

Final decision is at the discretion of Course Co-ordinator.

Progression. This is an advanced level course. Achievement with an overall Distinction attracts 360 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 A levels).

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is aimed at students who wish to study a broad based Art and Design course with an emphasis in the design areas of the industry.

You will need to be innovative, creative and motivated. You will need to have an open mind and be prepared to explore and experiment within the confines of a structured but flexible course.

Progression from this course can lead on into Higher Education, in specialised areas such as; Graphic Design, Illustration, Computer and Traditional Animation, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Multimedia Design, Three - Dimensional Design, Website Design and Photography.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will be working in a mature, creative and exciting environment of Art and Design at The Isle of Wight College. You will study in a new purpose built Art Design and Media block, with up-to-date facilities which include spacious multi purpose studios and an industry equipped Apple Mac Suite.

Building from the five core underpinning units, you will be prepared during your first year to start to take more responsibility over your educational direction in the second year, through set projects and direct guidance.

All the projects are justified with an industrial context to them, allowing us to develop your understanding of the industry while developing your design skills, and gaining a recognised National qualification.

HOW WILL I LEARN?
Practical and theoretical work is integrated throughout the course with individual project work forming a large part of your studies, supported by workshops, lectures, demonstrations and tutorials. Key Skill opportunities for development are clearly in-bedded within the main set work for the qualification as are additional studies and qualifications.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL I GET?

Your programme of study will include qualifications in:

BTEC National Diploma in Design

Key Skills in Communication [Level 2/3]

Key Skills in ICT [Level 1/2]

You may also choose to take additional qualifications such as GCSE English or Maths.

There is an additional cost for this course. A fee of £212 in the first year and £120 in the second year will be payable. This will contribute towards general consumables, tools, materials and trips for use on your course. You may be eligible to apply for financial assistance to help meet these costs.

WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
This is an exciting and dynamic general design course aiming at developing the student through the fundamental basics of design and introducing them to a range of design disciplines. These could include areas such as Graphics, Photography, Textiles, Fashion, 3D Design and Illustration. The course builds upon the use of drawing, visual communication, experimentation of media, materials and techniques, the generation of ideas and concepts and the influence of historical and contemporary references. We encourage and develop creative independence through sound methods used throughout history and industry. This course allows students to have a greater choice in their areas of progression by being broad based and prepares them for entering into Higher Education or employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To gain your National Diploma Design qualification you will need to pass all eighteen units, (five core, ten specialist and three compulsory specialist units). Assessment is continuous and is formalised at three set stages throughout the academic year which is discussed with students. The qualification is course work based with a Final Major Project (three compulsory units) at the end of the second year which is externally moderated by the awarding body.

All work is internally assessed and sampled by a second independent assessor, finally moderated by the awarding body for agreement of grade and award.

Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time 2 years DE777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC