Edexcel BTEC National Award Art and Design 3D Product design

BTEC National Award Art and Design 3D Product design
The course is a two year equivalent of a single A level. It provides vocationally related education and training for those who are intending to work in the creative industries. You will achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification which allows you to enter employment in the creative industries or to progress to higher education. You will be given the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to the creative industries in an applied learning context and to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.

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What will I study on this course?
You will study six units, four from the core that consists of Visual Recording; Materials, Techniques and Processes; Ideas and Concepts; Visual Communication in Art and Design. In addition you will study two specialist units from the professional or 3D Design units.

How is this course assessed?
During the course, following a Health and Safety induction, you will undertake a range of projects which allow you to achieve marks in each of the six units of a Pass (6 marks) Merit (12marks) or Distinction (18 marks). These individual unit marks accumulate to give you the overall level of achievement at the end of the second year of a Pass (36-59 marks) Merit (60-83 marks) or Distinction (84-108 marks).
There is no written examination for this qualification.

What kind of student will do well on this course?
This is a very demanding course and you will be expected to attend after-College and lunchtime sessions to finish your projects to the high standard you should expect. You should be prepared to undertake homework for each lesson this work will normally form a part of your project development.

You will need to enjoy producing innovative design work to a very high standard. You should also want to manufacture your designs with precision and accuracy. You should be happy working with both traditional and computer generated designsa nd manufacture.

Exam Board
Edexcel BTEC Art and Design 3D Product Design