BTEC National Certificate in Art and Design
BTEC
In Weston-Super-Mare
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Weston-super-mare
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Duration
1 Year
This course will help you to decide where your interest lies within art and design. It provides a fast-track to university art and design courses and is an alternative to traditional A Levels. The first year covers a broad range of areas. Interesting and fun projects will. introduce you to creative subjects including: ceramics, fashion and. textiles, graphic design, printmaking, photography, 3D.
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Government funding available
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About this course
You will need at least 5 GCSEs in the A*-C range, to include Art or Design and preferably Maths and English, or an appropriate Level 2 qualification such as a BTEC First Diploma in Art
and Design. You should bring a portfolio of work to your interview,
which demonstrates your creative ability and may include examples from a range of creative areas. If you show
exceptional talent or prior...
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Course programme
BTEC National Certificate in Art and Design
BTEC National Certificate
Venue
University Campus
This course will help you to decide where your interest lies within art and design. It provides a fast-track to university art and design courses and is an alternative to traditional A Levels. The first year covers a broad range of areas. Interesting and fun projects will
introduce you to creative subjects including: ceramics, fashion and
textiles, graphic design, printmaking, photography, 3D design and
conceptual work. On successful completion of the first year you will
achieve a National Certificate (equivalent to 4 AS Levels). You may
also have the opportunity to study towards an AS Level in art and
design, film studies or photography.
Alongside your main course you can study Functional Skills qualifications and more specialist awards that are relevant to the subject you are studying.
How will I be assessed?
This qualification is assessed on a continuous basis through practical and written assignments.
AT A GLANCE
Duration
1 Year
Level
Level 3
Progression
On successful completion of this one-year course you will have the opportunity to progress to the ABC National Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design (Media). This course is the preferred route to get you into the best university of your choice.
We have a considerable national reputation with many institutes of higher education.
Achieving this course will give you the equivalent of 3 A Levels and provide entry to study degree level courses.
Entry Requirements
You will need at least 5 GCSEs in the A*-C range, to include Art or Design and preferably Maths and English, or an appropriate Level 2 qualification such as a BTEC First Diploma in Art
and Design. You should bring a portfolio of work to your interview,
which demonstrates your creative ability and may include examples from a range of creative areas. If you show
exceptional talent or prior learning experience but do not have the
relevant qualifications you may be given special consideration.
BTEC National Certificate in Art and Design