Overview
The BTEC Level 3 qualification in Art and Design Practice introduces students to a range of art and design specialisms and helps build a strong portfolio for applying to Further Education, Higher Education or Foundation & Honours Degree courses.
This two-year qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and is ideal for students who have completed GCSE or A Level Art and want to continue their studies towards a career in the creative industries. One key advantage is that students can focus entirely on art and design based projects, provided they meet the course entry requirements.
Course Structure
Year 1:
Students complete two major projects:
- Skills Development, where students will be able to investigate a wide range of Art & Design Skills.
- Creative project, where students will produce an Art Project to showcase newly acquired creative skills.
Year 2:
Consists of 2 major projects:
- Personal Progression, where students develop a progression portfolio, practise interview and presentation skills, and choose their own specialist subject for the Final Major Project.
- Final Major Project Using a set theme, students will create a body of work that is showcased in a student-led exhibition.
Programme Overview
The Extended Diploma provides the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to progress to university, further training or employment in the art and design sector. The reduced number of units allows for larger, more in-depth projects and a more holistic learning experience.
Students are encouraged to experiment, develop technical skills and refine personal ideas while learning to work professionally from concept to final outcome. Assessments focus on practical work supported by planning, analysis, organisation and critical thinking.
Campus Specialisms
Each campus specialises in a broad range of specialist areas including Fine Art: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture and Ceramics, Media, Digital Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography and Visual Communication. The course follows the EPIC framework, with employability at its core, giving students the chance to explore commercial practice in a creative setting.