Free BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Skills Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Peterborough College, full-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks and covers both traditional and digital creative methods, including photography. You'll explore a range of art and design skills and build a body of practical work. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths, though the college will consider individual circumstances.
Who this course is for
Do you love to draw and create visually exciting pieces of work but want to develop your knowledge and skills in other areas of art and design? This course will do exactly that! You will be introduced to other subjects such as graphics fashion design fine art and 3D design making this course a great practical step between GCSEs and Level 3 BTEC qualifications.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above and must include English and Maths. Should entry requirements not be met we are open to review an applicants grades/achievements on an individual basis and take into account creative ability.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in traditional art and design techniques.
You'll explore digital methods and tools used in creative practice.
You'll work with photography, including both film and digital approaches.
You'll produce a portfolio of creative work across different briefs.
You'll learn how to research, plan, and develop creative ideas.
You'll practise presenting and evaluating your own work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical studio sessions and classroom-based projects at Peterborough College. Assessment is coursework-based. You'll complete assignments and build a portfolio of work that shows your creative development across the course. There are no written exams. Your tutors will give feedback throughout to help you develop your skills and meet the assessment criteria.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peterborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Photographer's assistant: support shoots in studios or on location.
Graphic design assistant: help produce visual content for print or digital.
Art technician: support artists or designers in a studio or school.
Visual merchandiser: create displays for retail environments.
Social media content creator: produce images and visual assets online.
Print production assistant: work in a print or reprographics setting.
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into a specialist area such as photography, graphic design, or fine art.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography: focuses specifically on photographic practice and is recognised for entry to many art and design degree courses.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Art and Design): designed for adults aiming to progress to university study in a creative subject.
