Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at Cowley International College, full-time over two years. You'll study visual recording and communication, critical analysis, and production skills across a range of materials and outcomes. The course covers fashion and graphics, giving you creative freedom to work digitally or on paper. To enrol, you'll need five GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9 to 4, including Maths and English Language, plus a college interview. This level 3 BTEC art and design qualification is assessed through internal and external projects.
Who this course is for
Students will study visual recording and communication, critical analysis and production skills to produce art and design outcomes. Studying any aspect of design allows students to develop an understanding of how the values of society affect the design of the complete environment. Working through a range of materials and outcomes will enable students to choose their ideal pathway for further study.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language
What you will learn
You'll develop visual recording skills to capture and communicate ideas.
You'll practise critical analysis of art, design, and cultural context.
You'll build production skills across a range of materials and techniques.
You'll create work digitally and on paper, exploring graphics and fashion.
You'll understand how the values of society shape design and the built environment.
You'll complete four major projects that build your creative portfolio.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based studio sessions at Cowley International College. The course is assessed through a mix of internal and external assessment. Four main projects are delivered across the two years. Your work is assessed on the quality of your creative outcomes, your critical thinking, and your production process.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cowley International College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic designer: creating visual content for brands and media
Fashion designer: developing clothing and textile collections
Interior designer: planning and styling interior spaces
Animator: producing digital animation for film, games, or advertising
Product designer: designing everyday objects and consumer goods
Theatre costume designer: creating costumes for stage productions
Illustrator: producing artwork for publishing, advertising, or digital media
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Graphic Design: a degree for those wanting to specialise in visual communication and branding.
BA (Hons) Fashion Design: takes your BTEC art and design qualification into professional fashion education.
BA (Hons) Architecture: for those drawn to the built environment strand of the course.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3): a one-year course that bridges BTEC study and degree-level creative programmes at many universities.
