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Free BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Course in Bishop Auckland

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at Bishop Auckland College, full-time during the day.

You'll need a Level 1 in photography or equivalent, plus GCSE grades 2 or above in English and maths. The course covers studio photography, digital and traditional practice, location photography, portrait photography, and darkroom work. You'll complete a series of assignments and build a portfolio of your own work. The course takes one year.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Diploma in Art and Design Skills.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people who are interested in a career in photography and related disciplines. Students will study a range of units including; studio photography, digital and traditional practice, location photography, portrait photography and training in the college's traditional darkroom. Students will discover the magic of photography via a series of assignments specifically written to broaden their outlook, using a curriculum written around industry insights. Further enrichment includes cultural trips to local exhibitions and a sculpture park. Progression from this course would be the Level 3 in Photography.

Entry requirements

Level 1 in photography or equivalent. GCSE Grades 2 or above in English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise studio photography techniques in a professional setting.
  • You'll develop skills in digital and traditional photographic practice.
  • You'll shoot location and portrait photography projects.
  • You'll work in a traditional darkroom to process and print images.
  • You'll complete a final major project in your preferred genre.
  • You'll build a personal portfolio showcasing your creative style.
  • You'll explore art and design through cultural trips to exhibitions and a sculpture park.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a series of practical assignments covering different photographic genres and techniques. Work is assessed through a portfolio of projects completed throughout the year. You'll study in a creative classroom environment and work both indoors and outdoors. A final major project gives you the chance to exhibit your work to an audience at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

A DSLR camera is useful to have. Cameras can also be loaned from the college. Bishop Auckland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Photographer, shoots portraits, events, or commercial work.
  • Fashion photographer, works on editorial or catwalk shoots.
  • Studio assistant, supports professional photographers on set.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital.
  • Art and design technician, supports creative teams in a studio or college.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs displays for retail environments.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Photography at Bishop Auckland College, the natural next step after this BTEC.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Art and Design, a broader qualification that opens routes into higher education.
  • A foundation or degree course in art, design, or photography at university, for those aiming for a creative career at graduate level.
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