Part Time Art and Design National Award

Art and Design National Award

Is this course right for me?

National Awards are specialist vocational qualifications valued by the industry/sector and Higher Education. Come and develop your creative two and three dimentional art and design skills in our excellent facilities. This course is specifically designed for students aged over 19.

What will I be learning?

The BTEC National Award is equivalent to one A Level and is studied over one year. It encourages and stimulates student achievement through innovative learning and assessment styles, by focusing on the applied knowledge and understanding of the specific sectors. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic creative practice, activities and demands. You may experience primary source gathering trips, annual visits to London exhibitions and a major international intercontinental residential to locations such as New York, China, Cuba, Mexico and destinations in Europe. The course is made up of six units, which may allow you to develop skills from one of, or a combination of the following: drawing, fine art, computers in art & design, graphics, photography and fashion.

How will I learn?

In each unit you will be given assignments designed to achieve clear learning outcomes which will then be graded at pass, merit or distinction level. Work is applied to specific work related situations or activities, often with opportunities for teamwork

What else might I want to know?

This course is for creative individuals who want to develop a wide range of skills and techniques. You will experiment with two and three dimentional art and design processes including drawing, painting, printmaking, digital arts, fashion and textiles, crafts and sculpture. A BTEC National Award can be either taken on its own or alongside other qualifications. You may be required to supply art materials related to your work projects. This course is studied over one year and is specifically designed for students over 19 years of age. Applicants from mature students are welcome.

What can I do afterwards?

It is equivalent to one A Level which means when you have finished the course you can use it to gain employment. You can use it to enter higher education. Students could progress to either the Foundation Studies in Art & Design course - a one year intensive portfolio building and preparation course for university or employment or onto South Devon College's Foundation Degree courses in Art.

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Course Code: NA3VIS1P