BTEC First Diploma in Graphics Photo Multi Media

Course Team Leader: Hill, David

Course Level: Level 2

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Creative Arts & Media
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade D and above or a level 1 vocational qualification, plus GCSE English at grade D/E and above

Study Hours: 17
Nº of Weeks:36

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: You can continue on to a BTEC National Diploma or A level in an art related field.

Careers Progression: Although a competitive industry there are job opportunities in the photographic/art/design world.

Course Description:
The course is aimed at school leavers and people with no formal qualifications who enjoy creative subjects and wish to start a career in graphic design, photography or interactive media.

Description Breakdown:
The course has a total of seven units which include; graphic design, photography, interactive media, drawing, contextual studies and a final major project.
The first two terms deal with basic skills and assignments in the specialist areas and also include creative screen printing and sketchbook development sessions.
The final term give the student the opportunity to undertake a major project of their choice.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 38

Trips Residentials: Trips to museums and art galleries to tie in with assignments on the course.

Qualification: BTEC First Diploma

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 12
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 512

Additional Costs: This is a practical course and there is specialist equipment that you will need to buy, approximately costing £100-£120.
These items are available from St Margaret's campus artshop.

Additional Costs Total: 120