BTEC First Art and Design
BTEC
In Walthamstow
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Walthamstow
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Duration
1 Year
The BTEC First Diploma is made up of six units. Four of these are core units which look at drawing, sculpting, contextual studies, planning a project and creating a final art or design piece. The other two units look at working with various specialist media. You will have the opportunity to create work of your own choice as well as learning through workshops and class activities. You will be.
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About this course
4 GCSE grades D - E are normally required including English. Alternatively, a MERIT grade at BTEC Introductory level or GNVQ Foundation, in a relevant vocational area, would also be appropriate.
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Course programme
BTEC First - Art & Design
- Course Level: BTEC First
- Duration: 1 Year
- Start date: September 2010
- Qualification: BTEC First National Diploma in Art and Design
- Awarded By: Edexcel
This one year bridging course is designed to develop your skills in Art and Design through a range of practical projects based on: Painting Drawing Printing Sculpture Photography Textiles Writing about artists Other design work You will also study the background to all Art and Design practice and you will be encouraged to develop your own pathway within Art and Design.
Course Details
The BTEC First Diploma is made up of six units. Four of these are core units which look at drawing, sculpting, contextual studies, planning a project and creating a final art or design piece. The other two units look at working with various specialist media. You will have the opportunity to create work of your own choice as well as learning through workshops and class activities. You will be expected to maintain a visual diary throughout the course describing your studies and giving details of tasks you have completed. The BTEC National Diploma is equivelent to 4 GCSEs. To give you the best chance to suceed and progress you will also be required to study for and take an Adult Literacy qualification at level 1.
Where the course lead
During the course you will produce a portfolio of artwork that can lead to a higher level course in Art and Design which includes BTEC National Certificate in Art and Design.
This course combines well with
English or Maths GCSE.
This course is not suitable with
Other BTEC First Courses.
Course Assessment
This course is 100% coursework. Your work will be assessed through discussion with your teacher, review of your written and visual work by your teacher or classmates and presenting your work in class.
BTEC First Art and Design