Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Blackpool. Classes run full-time at Blackpool Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day, over two years. This level 3 BTEC art and design qualification covers fashion and design practice, including garment construction, fashion illustration, fashion photography, wearable art, and fashion promotion. You'll build a personal body of work as you develop your own creative approach. Entry typically requires five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English or maths.
Who this course is for
What is it? This course aims to provide a firm foundation in core fashion & design practice, and to encourage personal development and expression. Professional practice in garment construction, fashion illustration, fashion design, fashionphotography, wearable art, fashion promotion, advertising and branding. You will develop a personal and exciting approach as you progress.
Entry requirements
As BTEC level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five A*- C passes of 4 (C) grade or above (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Please see our website for any specific course requirements.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in garment construction and fashion design.
You'll practise fashion illustration and learn to communicate ideas visually.
You'll explore fashion photography and how to direct and present images.
You'll study wearable art and experimental approaches to making.
You'll learn fashion promotion, advertising, and branding techniques.
You'll build a personal portfolio that reflects your own creative voice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based projects, practical workshops, and creative briefs. Assessment is through a portfolio of work, project assignments, and written tasks rather than exams. Classes are classroom and studio based, with regular tutor feedback as you develop each project. You'll work independently and as part of a creative group.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Fashion designer: create clothing and accessories for brands or independently.
Fashion illustrator: produce drawings for designers, publishers, and media.
Visual merchandiser: style and display products in retail environments.
Graphic designer: design print and digital content for clients.
Photographer: shoot fashion, product, or editorial images.
Art technician: support creative departments in schools or studios.
Costume designer: design and make costumes for theatre, film, or TV.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Fashion Design: a degree that takes your practice to graduate level, typically at a university art school.
BA (Hons) Graphic Design or Illustration: if your interests move toward visual communication.
HND in Art and Design (Pearson): a two-year higher-level qualification if you want to develop specialist skills before a full degree.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: a one-year course that prepares you for competitive degree programmes.
