Free BTEC Level 1 Art and Design Course in Bromley. Classes run full-time during the day at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus. This level 1 btec art and design course runs over 36 weeks and covers the core skills and techniques used across art and design disciplines. You'll have an initial assessment, including an English and maths test if you don't hold any qualifications, to make sure the course is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Further information is available on our website
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements but if you don't have any qualifications you will be asked to take an English and maths test.
What you will learn
You'll develop drawing and mark-making skills across different media.
You'll explore colour, composition, and visual communication.
You'll experiment with 2D and 3D materials and techniques.
You'll research artists and designers to inform your own work.
You'll produce a portfolio of creative work to show your progress.
You'll develop skills in presenting and evaluating your own ideas.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical studio sessions in the classroom, working with a range of materials and techniques. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll gather evidence of your work throughout the course, including finished pieces, sketchbooks, and written reflections. There are no written exams. Your tutor will guide and assess your progress as you work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Bromley Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Studio assistant, supporting artists or designers in a creative workspace
Art technician, preparing materials and equipment in schools or colleges
Retail assistant, working in art supply, craft, or design shops
Visual merchandiser, creating displays in retail environments
Community arts worker, supporting creative projects in local settings
What you could study next
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, a natural next step that builds on this qualification and prepares you for more specialist creative study.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the qualification many universities look for when applying to art and design degree courses.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, if you want to strengthen those skills alongside your creative development.
