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Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Nottingham – Ashfield Comprehensive School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Nottingham. Classes run at Ashfield Comprehensive School, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec art and design qualification is designed as a two-year programme alongside other Level 3 study. You'll explore art and design practice across a range of disciplines, building the skills and knowledge that creative industries and higher education look for. The course supports progression into higher education, apprenticeships, or entry-level roles in the creative sector.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills across a range of art and design disciplines.
  • You'll explore visual communication, composition, and design principles.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of creative work to demonstrate your skills.
  • You'll research and analyse the work of artists and designers.
  • You'll experiment with materials, techniques, and processes.
  • You'll respond to briefs, developing ideas from concept through to finished outcome.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practical work, project briefs, and research tasks in the classroom. Assessment combines internally assessed units, marked by your tutors, with externally assessed components set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your portfolio of work is central to assessment. The Extended Certificate has 360 guided learning hours across the two-year programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashfield Comprehensive School 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
  • Photographer: work in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography
  • Visual merchandiser: design retail displays and in-store environments
  • Textile designer: create patterns and designs for fashion or interiors
  • Junior art director: support creative teams in agencies or studios
  • Printmaker or studio assistant: work in specialist print or craft studios

What you could study next

A Level 3 btec art and design certificate is a recognised route into higher education. You could progress to a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, which many universities require before a BA (Hons) degree. Alternatively, a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related creative subject builds directly on this qualification. Some learners move into a creative apprenticeship at Level 3 or Level 4 instead.

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