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Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Bury Saint Edmunds – Mildenhall College Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at Mildenhall College Academy, full-time during the day. This course is free for students aged 16 to 18 years old in full-time education. You'll work from art and design briefs, solving creative problems and producing work for exhibitions or clients. The course runs over two years and covers a wide range of materials, techniques and processes. You'll develop a strong portfolio as you go. Entry requires 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4.

Who this course is for

Students are given an art and design brief which involves solving a problem, producing a body of work for an exhibition or a client piece. Students are urged to use a wide range of materials, techniques and processes, to develop their skills.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE Grade C/4

What you will learn

  • You'll respond to art and design briefs, developing creative solutions to set problems.
  • You'll experiment with a wide range of materials, techniques and processes.
  • You'll produce a body of work suitable for exhibition or client presentation.
  • You'll develop your ability to research and contextualise your creative ideas.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills and creative development.
  • You'll practise presenting and communicating your ideas visually.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based classes at Mildenhall College Academy. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio submissions rather than written exams. You'll respond to set briefs, producing practical work that is assessed against Pearson Edexcel criteria. Your portfolio of completed projects forms the core of your final assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Mildenhall College 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
  • Visual merchandiser, designing retail displays and in-store environments
  • Photography assistant, supporting shoots in commercial or editorial settings
  • Art technician, supporting artists and designers in studios or schools
  • Junior animator, working on digital or motion graphics projects

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Art and Design is widely accepted for entry to higher education art and design courses. You could progress to a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, which prepares you for a degree. Alternatively, you could apply directly for a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related subject at university.

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