Full Time BTEC Edexcel Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art & Design

BTEC

In Middlesbrough

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Middlesbrough

  • Duration

    1 Year

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Middlesbrough (North Yorkshire)
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Burlam Road Linthorpe, TS5 5AS

Start date

On request

About this course

1 GCE A Level, plus 3 GCSES (at Grade C or above) or equivalent, plus a portfolio of artwork. Applicants will normally be 18 years old or above

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Course programme


Entry qualifications
1 GCE A Level, plus 3 GCSES (at Grade C or above) or equivalent, plus a portfolio of artwork. Applicants will normally be 18 years old or above

Based at
Burlam Road, Middlesbrough

Length of course
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years

What you will do
· Develop a highly individual portfolio of work
· Identify which art and design specialism to apply for at degree level
· Learn critical thinking skills
· Learn how to research thoroughly in a way that impacts on your ideas & work
· Art and design project work, life drawing, seminars, tutorials, lectures
· Work with conventional and unusual materials and media
· Learn to generate and pursue creative ideas
· Work in a dynamic environment

Assessment
No exams. Assessment is continuous, based on coursework. The final terms work is displayed in an exhibition and graded.

The course is perfectly suited to post A-level students who wish to develop their art and design skills to progress to higher education. In special circumstances a proven ability to draw may ensure acceptance onto the Foundation course. Mature students (aged 21 or over) who do not have the formal qualifications are also welcome. The course is now situated at the Burlam Road Campus with excellent and extensive facilities and studios.

Additional studies
Key skills are integrated into the programme with communication up to Level 3 taken.

What can I do next?
The course has an excellent reputation for sustaining high progression rates, normally to degree levels in a wide range of art and design specialisms.

Successful completion of the course will enable students to take part in the College Compact arrangement to progress to higher level courses within the college.

Full Time BTEC Edexcel Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art & Design

Price on request