Full Time BTEC Diploma Foundation Studies (Art and Design) (Course Code: 1024)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am - and 5.00pm.
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 540 GLH (guided learning hours)
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for materials.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements and attended a successful interview with satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance:

The achievement of a minimum of 40 UCAS points from AS/A Level, ASVCE/AVCE (Vocational AS/A level and Double Award), BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma award(s) in Art and Design or related subjects and Key Skills awards; or
5 GCSEs at grades A*- C; or
Other recognised UK/Overseas related FE Level 3 awards.

Applicants will be expected to present a portfolio of work that demonstrates an appropriate level of creative, analytical, technical and personal achievement.

Applicants whose qualifications do not conform to the standard entry requirements detailed above will be considered on merit. Relevant experience will be taken into account and full recognition will also be given to the principle of Prior (Experiential) Learning AP(E)L.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
The BTEC Diploma Foundation Studies Art and Design course is
designed to equip students with a relevant portfolio of artwork and the knowledge and experience required to progress onto and thrive on BA (Hons) Art and Design courses. Foundation Studies is an exciting course, divided into three main stages designed to enable students to identify their personal creative direction: Exploratory Stage, a broad-based exploration of materials, techniques and media and designed to build a solid skills base and conceptual connection with visual culture. The Pathway Stage is given over entirely to project work, portfolio preparation, UCAS application and the further development of skills and knowledge prior to Higher Education interview. A programme of Contextual Studies runs throughout these two stages and is an essential part of the Foundation course, allowing students to critically appreciate their own work in the context of contemporary and historical ideas. It also provides essential reference and resource material for project work. The course concludes with the Confirmatory Stage when students will be working on a major self initiated project, followed by external examination and a vibrant end-of-year public exhibition.

The specialist pathways offered include:

Fashion/Textiles;
Fine Art;
Graphic Visual Communication; and
3-Dimensional Design.

These pathways lead onto more focussed study including Architecture, Interior Design, Jewellery, Product Design, Furniture, Special Effects, Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Promotion, Textiles/Surface Design, Photography and Fine Art.

This course will run subject to amendment pending business conditions.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
On completion students will have attained the experience, skills, confidence and discipline to progress onto and be successful on BA (Hons) courses in all fields of Art & Design.


ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE coursework and FMP practical examination