Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Broadway Academy, full-time during the day over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec art and design qualification develops your practical and creative skills across a broad range of disciplines. You'll build a portfolio of work and explore design, drawing, and visual communication. The course suits those who prefer coursework and project-based learning over exams. It can support entry to higher education in art and design, or help you move into creative work.
Who this course is for
If you enjoy science subjects, practical laboratory work and prefer coursework to exams, this more work relatedly based course, linking the science you study to jobs using scientific skills might suit you. You can study it alongside A level science subjects or other level 3 work related qualifications, making it suitable for entry to science courses in higher education, or going straight into work or an apprenticeship. The course covers the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics and is the equivalent of 2 A levels.
Entry requirements
4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English.
What you will learn
You'll develop drawing and observational skills across a range of media.
You'll explore design processes, from initial ideas through to finished outcomes.
You'll study visual communication and how to present creative work effectively.
You'll build a portfolio of practical projects demonstrating your creative development.
You'll investigate art and design contexts, including historical and contemporary influences.
You'll develop skills in at least one specialist area, such as fine art, graphic design, or photography.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with practical studio sessions and project work at Broadway Academy. Assessment is primarily through coursework and a portfolio of work rather than written exams. You'll complete units set by Pearson Edexcel, with work assessed by your tutors and moderated externally. There are no formal written exams for most units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Broadway Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic designer, creating visual content for brands and media
Illustrator, producing artwork for publishing, advertising, or digital platforms
Photographer, working in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography
Visual merchandiser, designing retail displays and in-store experiences
Art technician, supporting studio or gallery operations
Junior designer, assisting in a design agency or in-house team
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Fine Art or Graphic Design, a degree for those wanting to specialise and work at a higher creative level.
BA (Hons) Illustration or Photography, for those whose portfolio points toward a specific discipline.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design (Level 4), a shorter higher education route into specialist creative work.
Degree Apprenticeship in Design, combining paid work with higher-level study.
