Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Hillingdon. Classes run full-time at Hewens College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including grade 4 in both English and Maths. If you haven't studied BTEC Art and Design before, you'll submit a portfolio as part of the entry process. The course covers practical and critical skills across a range of art and design disciplines.
Who this course is for
Pupils age 16 that have completed their GCSEs. Please see our full post 16 course prospectus from our website: https://www.therosedalehewensacademytrust.co.uk/
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics. Students who have not studied BTEC Art and Design before will be required to submit a portfolio which will be assessed upon entry.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills across drawing, making, and mixed-media work.
You'll build a professional portfolio of your creative projects.
You'll explore the work of artists, designers, and movements to inform your own practice.
You'll learn to generate, develop, and refine ideas through research and experimentation.
You'll practise presenting and communicating your creative intentions clearly.
You'll study the technical processes and materials relevant to your chosen specialism.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based practical work, projects, and critical study. Assessment is mainly through a portfolio of coursework built up over the year, alongside written assignments and personal statements. There are no traditional written exams for most units. Your portfolio is central to how your work is assessed, so you'll be developing and refining it throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hewens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic designer: create visual content for brands and media
Illustrator: produce artwork for publishing, advertising, and digital platforms
Visual merchandiser: design retail displays and in-store environments
Photography assistant: support shoots in commercial or editorial settings
Art technician: support artists and educators in studio or gallery settings
Junior designer: entry-level role in a design studio or agency
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design: a larger qualification that goes deeper into your specialism and strengthens a university application.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3 or 4): a one-year course many universities require before a degree in art or design.
BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related subject: the natural next step if you want to study at degree level.
