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Free BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Ealing. Classes run at Brentside High School, full-time during the day.

You'll also develop transferable skills in IT, communication, and presentation. The course runs over one year and is mainly project-based, letting you explore your own creative goals.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Award in Art and Design.

Who this course is for

The emphasis throughout this course of study is to give you the technical and creative skills that will prepare you for the world of work, professional practice or entry to higher education. The work involved will be mainly practical and student centered (i.e. related to the goals and ambitions you have). This practical course will teach transferable skills (i.e. those skills that will transfer to any area of employment) such as IT, group work, and communication and presentation skills.

Entry requirements

Grade 9-3 in five GCSE subjects including English language or literature, mathematics and art or design technology

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing and mark-making skills across different media.
  • You'll explore design processes, from initial ideas to finished outcomes.
  • You'll work with materials and techniques used in professional art and design practice.
  • You'll build IT skills relevant to creative work.
  • You'll practise group work, communication, and presentation skills.
  • You'll develop a personal creative approach linked to your own goals and interests.

How you will learn

Learning is mainly practical and project-based. You'll complete assignments and build a portfolio of creative work. Assessment is through coursework rather than exams. Classes are classroom-based and daytime, with tasks linked to real design briefs and your own creative development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brentside High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic design assistant, supports creative teams with visual projects.
  • Visual merchandiser, creates displays for retail environments.
  • Art technician, supports artists or educators in studio settings.
  • Junior illustrator, produces artwork for print or digital media.
  • Photography assistant, works alongside photographers on shoots.
  • Design studio assistant, helps with day-to-day creative production.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3), the natural next step for learners wanting to go deeper into a specialist area.
  • A Level Art and Design, a popular route for those aiming toward university.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course that prepares you for degree-level study in creative subjects.
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