Free BTEC Level 1 Art and Design Course in Bexhill. Classes run at St Mary's School & 6th Form College on a full-time daytime basis. This level 1 BTEC art and design qualification runs for around 70 hours. You'll explore a specialist area of art and design and complete a mandatory unit on planning your next steps. All units are internally assessed, so there are no exams.
Who this course is for
Students must attend St Mary's School & 6th Form College on a full time basis to access this course.
Designed for learners wishing to gain an introduction to a chosen vocation area. The Award offers the opportunity for learners to study a sector unit and plan for their next steps by completing the mandatory unit: Developing a Personal Progression Plan.
Entry requirements
Students must attend St Mary's School & 6th Form College on a full time basis to access this course. There are no formal entry requirements but all learners recruited should be able to access a Level 1 programme.
What you will learn
You'll study a specialist art and design sector unit chosen to match your interests.
You'll develop practical skills in your chosen area of art and design.
You'll create a Personal Progression Plan to map out your next steps.
You'll build the personal and social skills needed for further study or work.
You'll explore how to present and reflect on your own creative work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based, hands-on studio work at St Mary's School & 6th Form College. All units are 100% internally assessed. That means no exams. Your tutors will assess your work through projects, tasks, and your Personal Progression Plan. There is no external assessment for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Mary's School & 6th Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Creative assistant, supporting artists or designers in a studio setting.
Art technician, preparing materials and equipment for creative projects.
Craft worker, producing handmade goods for sale or commission.
Visual merchandiser, creating displays in retail environments.
Gallery or museum assistant, supporting exhibitions and public engagement.
What you could study next
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate or Diploma in Art and Design. More guided learning hours and a broader range of units than the Award.
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design. The next step up, covering more advanced practical and creative skills.
Level 2 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. A recognised route toward higher-level creative study and, eventually, degree-level programmes.
