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Free BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Course in Boston

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
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 Boston. Classes run at Boston College, full-time during the day.

The course covers a wide range of disciplines. You'll explore fine art, painting, sculpture, metalwork, print, photography, graphic design, and 3D and 4D media. Each area introduces you to different processes and encourages you to experiment. The course runs over nine months.

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

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Art and Design Diploma is for those who are passionate about Art and Design. The course will help you develop your practical skills in many areas Including: fine art, painting, sculpture, metalwork, print, plaster, photography, 3D designs, graphic design and 4D time-based media. You will be introduced to each area and process and be encouraged to experiment. Your lecturers all have a working knowledge of the art and design industry and are all still active in the business outside of the college, resulting in accurate, up-to -ate knowledge being shared throughout the course.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 1 or above (Old GCSE grade G and above) or equivalent and a portfolio of work will be required when you are invited in for a review. If you do not have a portfolio of work to bring to the interview, you may be set a task to complete within 2 weeks as a condition to enrolment. If you do not meet the entry requirements, the Level 1 Exploring the Creative Arts Extended Certificate could be for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in fine art and painting.
  • You'll explore sculpture, metalwork, and plaster techniques.
  • You'll work with print and photography processes.
  • You'll create 3D designs and explore 4D time-based media.
  • You'll produce graphic design work across different formats.
  • You'll experiment with a range of materials and creative processes.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work across multiple disciplines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on studio practice in a classroom setting. Each discipline is introduced through practical projects, and you're encouraged to experiment as you go. Assessment is portfolio-based, drawing on the work you produce across all areas of the course. Your tutors have active experience in the art and design industry.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a portfolio of existing work for your enrolment review. If you don't have one ready, you may be given a task to complete within two weeks instead. Boston College will confirm any other materials you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs displays for retail environments.
  • Fashion design assistant, supports designers in producing collections.
  • Studio assistant, provides practical support in an art or design studio.
  • Printmaker, produces original artwork using print techniques.
  • Art technician, supports artists and educators in a studio or school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the next step for those wanting to specialise and progress to higher education or creative industry roles.
  • Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Fashion and Clothing, for those drawn toward fashion design and garment construction.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a recognised route into degree-level study at art and design universities.
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