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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice

Level 3
Full-Time
25/26
50079281
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Overview

This foundation co​urse is highly practical and designed to support the development of creative skills and a comprehensive portfolio of work for progression to university.

This qualification has been designed around holistic, explorative, and integrated creative teaching approaches that are conducive to deep learning and skills development, preparing learners for progression. Content and assessment criteria are designed to encompass all specialist pathways within the art, design, and media sectors.

Following initial exploration and experimentation, learners can identify a specialist pathway they wish to focus on or continue to work broadly across multiple specialist areas. The Exploratory phase will encourage experimental practice and creative risk-taking before leading toward the final major project and End of Year Show.

One A Level with 4 GCSEs grades A*-C, or Edexcel Extended Diploma in Art and Design or equivalent. Entry is subject to a successful interview.

You’ll be assessed throughout the year and you’ll be expected to complete a range of assignments on an ongoing basis. This includes the production of practical projects with accompanying sketchbooks and written work. Units are delivered by coursework, which is internally assessed and externally moderated. There are no exams.

Students may progress onto Foundation Degree in Visual Media Arts (validated by The Open University) which leads to the BSc (Hons) Top Up Visual Media Arts (validated by The Open University) both at South West College and offered with a Film or Games pathway.

1 Available Session

*The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration.

Enniskillen

Full-Time

P3281EF10A

Session Code

1 Year(s)

Duration

Further Education

Mode of Study

16

Hours per Week

34

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

01/09/2025

Start Date

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

patricia.fox@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

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Total Concessionary Fee N/A

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