Art & Design BTEC Diploma Level 1

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School of Creative Arts

Campus

Quarry Hill Campus

Department

Visual and Digital

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Create to your heart’s content with this programme. You’ll study drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, as you create artwork against different contexts. You’ll also develop digital skills such as competency with animation software and Adobe applications, increasing your career options in a range of art disciplines.

Course Information

Create to your heart’s content on this Art & Design course. Using drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture, you will construct striking artwork reflecting different themes and contexts. You will develop key digital skills, learning how to utilise animation software, adobe applications, and digital and photographic processes effectively. You will also gain skills in traditional and digital art disciplines - opening up a world of opportunities for your future career.

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Who is this course for?

If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career, this course is for you. Foundation in FE is a full-time course for students aged 16-18 who may have missed some of their schooling, due to ill health or challenging personal circumstances. Students may also have not achieved the grades they need to progress, or may not know what route they’d like to take in the future. Students combine academic study with practical skills, study in industry-standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.

Units / Modules

Students will work towards non-accredited RARPA targets alongside maths and English qualifications. Students can choose to complete this programme over one or two years.

Benefits / Skills

  • Sample a vocational course to support transition into wider college
  • Develop maths and English skills
  • Take part in a work placement
  • Improve problem solving and team building abilities
  • Increase your overall confidence
  • Receive support with career progression

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course, but students will be asked to complete a maths and English assessment so we can place them on the correct pathway.

Career Progression

Students on this course can progress into further study or work.

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Course Details

Duration

1 year

Study Type

Full time

Start Date

08/09/2022

Course Code

76754-01

Course Fee (16-18)

No fee

Course Fee (Adult)

£2,483 plus exam fee of £100   You may be entitled to support with fees. Click here for more info.

Course Facts

History

Students on this course can try different vocational sessions before deciding what they would like to do in the future

Extra Curriculum

Students will be supported by specialist staff to transition into courses within the wider college

Labour Market

Students on this course will gain the skills they need to be successful at higher levels of study.

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