BTEC Introductory Diploma In Art, Design And Media

This course offers a broad-based introduction to working in a range of art, design and media areas. This helps students to discover which aspects of this very wide subject area they may want to develop.

The course helps students develop skills working with a variety of materials and techniques, and puts the emphasis on the creative process. Students are encouraged to explore and develop ideas as they work through a number of projects and to use research into the work of others to help in this process. As part of this students will participate in a number of visits to exhibitions and galleries in London, and a residential trip (four nights) to either Cornwall or Wales as the basis of research for the Final Major Project.

The course offers a strongly supportive environment in which students can develop their skills and start to focus on the possibility of a career in art, design or media.

This course offers an introduction to working in a range of art, design and media areas with a focus on developing creative ideas through research and exploring the use of varied materials including:

Drawing and painting

Sculpture

Printmaking

Photography

Graphic design

3-D

Textiles

History of arts and media

plus Key Skills/Basic Skills

There are a number of visits to galleries and exhibitions as part of the course. A kit list is supplied prior to enrolment.