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BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Wallsend

Cost£4,290.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day, and the course takes one year to complete.

You'll explore a broad range of creative disciplines, including drawing, photography, digital design, and mixed media. The course builds your practical skills alongside your ability to develop and communicate ideas. You'll work on projects that take you from initial concept through to finished outcomes, building a portfolio as you go.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = | Course Title = Pearson Ext Dip Art and Design Practice L3 | Qualification Aim Reference = 6034667X | Qualification Aim Title = BTEC National Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice | College Delivery Area = Sport Professional and Creative Industries (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing and observational skills across a range of media.
  • You'll explore photography as a creative and technical practice.
  • You'll work with digital design tools and software.
  • You'll experiment with mixed media and materials.
  • You'll learn to research and develop ideas from concept to final outcome.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of creative work.
  • You'll study the work of artists and designers to inform your own practice.

How you will learn

The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed entirely through coursework. You'll complete assignments and projects set by your tutors, with no written exams. Work is assessed against set criteria and internally marked, then moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are classroom and studio based, with practical sessions forming the core of your learning.

What you will need to bring

Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, and editorial work.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for commercial or creative clients.
  • Fashion designer, develops clothing and textile concepts for brands or studios.
  • Art and design assistant, supports creative teams in studios or agencies.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs in-store displays and retail environments.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design, a Level 4 qualification and a common next step after an Extended Diploma.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design, a Level 5 qualification that takes study further and can lead into the final year of a degree.
  • BA (Hons) in a specialist subject such as Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, or Fashion Design, a Level 6 degree for those wanting to specialise fully.
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