Art and Design - BTEC First Diploma level 2

Cultural and Creative Industries - Art, 3D Design and Fashion
Art and Design - BTEC First Diploma level 2(2010/2011)
Study Method:
You will study a range of art, craft and design topics through project work. These projects will require you to be able to plan, produce evidence of research, come up with ideas, develop them and make a finished product (eg picture,poster, model etc). You will then evaluate your work. Deadlines are tight so you will need to use private study time as well as timetabled lessons. You will learn new skills and techniques. All students are expected to provide a basic set of equipment and materials.
Duration :One year.
Who the Course is For:
This is an ideal, one year course for everyone who is interested in art & design related subjects, but are not sure which specialist area to study. It also gives an excellent preparation for anyone who does not yet have the necessary qualifications or experience to start a level 3 course.
Assessment:
Six of the art and design units are assessed through coursework set and marked by the course team. The last two art and design units are assessed through a major project set by the examining board and initially marked by the course team. All assessments are verified by a visiting standards moderator. Key skills units are assessed through coursework and multiple choice tests.
Course Leads To:
The BTEC First Diploma in Design can lead to:
BTEC National Diploma in a specialist design area
A Levels
Employment
Entry Requirements:
You should have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D, preferably in an Art & Design subject and English or Maths, or a GNVQ Foundation qualification plus a portfolio of art and/or design work. You will need to bring your portfolio with you to the interview. At interview you should be prepared to discuss your interest in art and design and explain your reasons for choosing to apply for this course. You may also be given a short written test.
Content:
The main areas of study are:
2D which includes: drawing, painting, graphic design, (designing magazine and CD covers, textiles and printmaking.
3D which includes: Model making, product design, sculpture, mask making, fashionn and textiles.
Over the course of the year students will study eight practical based units, covering all the above areas and topics:
2D and 3D Communication
Working to Fashion Design Briefs
Working to Textile Briefs
Working to 3D Design Briefs
Contextual references in Art and Design
Explore and Develop Art and Design Ideas
Produce an Art and Design Outcome
Working with 3D Design Craft Briefs
The above units will be delivered by means of project work and will give students basic hands on knowledge of a range of vocational areas within the field of art, design, fashion and media. By the end of the course students should have built up a portfolio of work demonstrating a wide variety of skills and techniques.



Requirement
You should have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D, preferably in an Art & Design subject and English or Maths, or a GNVQ Foundation qualification plus a portfolio of art and/or design work. You will need to bring your portfolio with you to the interview. At interview you should be prepared to discuss your interest in art and design and explain your reasons for choosing to apply for this course. You may also be given a short written test.