Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design (Art and Design Option)

Level : 3

· Qualification Name : BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design

· Qualification Type : National Diploma

· Awarding Body : EDEXCEL

· Start Date : September 2010

· Start Time : 9.00

· End Time : 4.30

· Course Fees : £3015. The fee quoted is for guidance only and will be confirmed at enrolment.

· Venue : Calderdale College

· Academic Department : Art, Design and Technology

· Course Overview: · A two year full time course. Year l is designed to give a thorough grounding in core concepts such as drawing and historical and contextual understanding materials. In Year 2 learners will develop a specialist portfolio of work by choosing from a bank of units (see course description for units). This course is the equivalent of 3 A Levels and is therefore an ideal choice for those wishing to progress to University.

Entry Requirements: · An advanced course suitable for those with at least 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or a relevant level 2 qualification such as BTEC First Diploma, GNVQ Intermediate, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent/relevant work experience. Applicants will be asked to show examples of their work at interview.