Free BTEC Level 1 Art and Design Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run full-time at Burton Town Centre Campus, with daytime attendance over one year. You'll develop drawing, painting, and mark-making skills, alongside ceramics, mixed media, and digital photography. The course also covers design and craft, and helps you build employability skills alongside your creative practice. Entry requires a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade G or above, or an Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths, plus a successful interview and initial assessment.
Who this course is for
This course aims to inspire you to consider a career in art and design, giving you the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of art and design. You will develop basic drawing, painting and mark making skills, with elements of design and craft, including ceramics and glass, and 3D software.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade G or above (or Entry 3/Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths); successful interview and initial assessment; successful completion of Entry Level programme (progressing learners).
What you will learn
You'll develop basic drawing, painting, and mark-making skills.
You'll create 3D art objects using materials including ceramics and glass.
You'll work with mixed media and explore digital photography using a camera.
You'll learn how to present and display your artwork effectively.
You'll build organisation skills and develop a personal progression plan.
You'll gain an understanding of design and craft processes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Burton Town Centre Campus. Assessment is through a series of creative projects, covering areas including 3D art, image-making, and photography. Each project lets you demonstrate your skills practically. You'll also complete a personal progression plan as part of your studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. For your application, you'll need to submit a mini-portfolio of up to five images of your own work, including sketchbook or development work and finished pieces, as a PowerPoint, Word, or PDF file no larger than 20MB.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Studio assistant, supporting artists and designers in a creative workspace.
Craft workshop assistant, helping run practical art sessions.
Visual merchandiser, creating displays in retail environments.
Photography assistant, supporting shoots and image editing.
Art technician, preparing materials and equipment in schools or studios.
What you could study next
Level 2 Art and Design Diploma: the natural next step, building on the skills you develop here and opening doors to more specialist creative study.
Level 2 Digital Art qualification: if digital photography or design software interests you, this takes those skills further.
Apprenticeship in a creative or design role: a work-based route that combines earning with structured training.
