Level 3 Art and Design

Art and Design
BTEC National Diploma - Two-year course
Art and Design is a fascinating, exciting and rewarding way of earning a living, and modern society cannot function without it. This course will involve drawing, historical studies, exploring materials, developing ideas and concepts and visual communication. Specialist units include: Graphics; Photography; Animation; Fashion; Textiles and Fine Art (Painting, Printing and Sculpture).

Throughout the two-year programme, students will complete a range of projects and assignments which will be assessed via portfolios of work. An overall grade is awarded at the end of the course following external assessment of a Final Major Project.

Visits to national art galleries form part of the curriculum and students will benefit from a residential trip in their first year. Live projects and links with local artists/designers and galleries will enhance the learning experience. A variety of practising professional artists and designers deliver aspects of the curriculum.

Students must have an enthusiastic interest in Art and Design which should be demonstrated at interview.

Careers and Further Studies
This course is the ideal route into a wide range of design-related degrees or Foundation degrees at university or art college in subjects such as: Fashion and Textiles; Graphic Design; Fine Art; Illustration; Multimedia or Photography. Students who wish to enter employment directly, could work in a design-related industry, such as Fashion, Graphic Design or 3D Design.

General Entry Requirements
At least four GCSEs at grade C or above or a BTEC First Diploma (or equivalent) in a related area at Merit level.