BTEC Diploma in Art and Design - Level 3

Available at: Malvern Campus. Length: 2 Years.

The Diploma is equivalent to two Art A Levels. You will explore a range of art and design areas and techniques in Year One and then in Year Two, you will build up a personal creative portfolio for University submission or to explore the avenues available in the world of work.

Information

What qualifications do I need?

Five GCSEs at Grade C or above or a relevant Level 2 qualification (for applicants who are aged 19+ a portfolio and reference can be used to gain entrance)
Portfolio of art work/ sketch book
A successful interview
Current school report

What's involved?

Art and design areas of painting and drawing, graphics and illustration, fashion and textiles, craft and jewellery, contextual studies and future progression routes
Study Trips
End of Year Show
You will study one Functional Skill each year.

How will I be studying?

You will attend College for two days a week where you will work on projects based on 3D Craft and Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles and Graphics and Illustration. You will also study art history and contemporary design which are assessed at regular intevals. Progression based project work will inform students of what the future can hold.

In Year 2 you concentrate on your chosen area, specialising in a particular area for the Final Major Project.

Are any trips or visits involved?

Visits and trips to Art Galleries and relevent areas of interest happen once or twice a year.

Where can I move on to after this course?

On successful completion of the BTEC Level 3 Diploma (which is equivalent to 2 A Levels) students are guided through an application process via UCAS to Higher Education (University Choices), to Art and Design Study on the Level 4 Foundation Course, given advice on possible employment routes within design fields of their choice or towards a job of the student's choice.