Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Hillingdon. Classes run full-time at Parkside Studio College, five days a week during the day. 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 takes one year and covers practical and theoretical aspects of art and design.
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 skills in drawing, composition, and visual communication.
You'll explore a range of art and design materials, techniques, and processes.
You'll research and analyse the work of artists, designers, and movements.
You'll plan and develop your own creative projects from initial idea to final outcome.
You'll build and present a professional portfolio of your work.
You'll learn to evaluate your own creative practice and respond to feedback.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based practical work, taught sessions, and independent project development. Assessment is coursework-based. You'll produce a portfolio of work and complete set assignments that demonstrate your skills and creative thinking. There are no written exams for the coursework units. Some units may include externally set tasks assessed by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parkside Studio College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic designer, creating visual content for print and digital media.
Illustrator, producing artwork for publishing, advertising, or games.
Visual merchandiser, designing in-store displays for retail brands.
Photography assistant, supporting shoots in commercial or editorial settings.
Junior animator, working on digital animation or motion graphics projects.
Art technician, supporting studio or gallery operations.
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Art and Design. A larger qualification that deepens your specialism and strengthens university applications.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3). 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 work at degree level in a creative field.
