Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Sompting. Classes run at The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, full-time over two years. The course is free if you are under 19 years old. It centres on the design process, from research and drawing through to modelling and making in a range of materials. You will work through projects that build your skills in experimentation, problem solving, and design innovation. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec art and design qualification is assignment-based throughout. BTEC art and design classes run during the day as part of the sixth form.
Who this course is for
The course has Resistant Materials at its core, aiming to encourage designing through experimentation and innovation.
It is a natural progression from the Level 2 course we deliver, it is assignment based and you will be
working through a series of projects in order to gain the necessary skills to design and manufacture in a variety of materials.
The course will be focused on the design process and problem solving, from researching, through drawing and modelling your designs to producing final products.
Entry requirements
You must have achieved at least a grade 4 or C in GCSE Art or a Merit in Level 2 BTEC Art & Design. If you have not previously studied Art, you will be invited to submit a portfolio of work for consideration.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in researching and analysing design problems.
You'll practise drawing and modelling techniques to communicate your ideas.
You'll design and manufacture in a variety of materials, including resistant materials.
You'll work through a series of projects that build your design process from brief to final outcome.
You'll experiment with materials and processes to develop innovative solutions.
You'll build a body of assignment work that demonstrates your creative and technical development.
How you will learn
The course is entirely assignment-based. You will complete a series of projects, each assessed through the work you produce rather than written exams. Projects cover research, design development, making, and evaluation. You will build a portfolio of work across the two years. Assessment follows the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework, with grades awarded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sir Robert Woodard Academy 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.
Product designer, developing and prototyping physical objects.
Visual merchandiser, designing retail displays and in-store environments.
Architectural technician assistant, supporting design and drawing work.
Art technician, supporting studios, schools, or galleries.
Textile designer, creating patterns and materials for fashion or interiors.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Fine Art or Graphic Design, a degree that builds directly on your BTEC portfolio and project work.
BA (Hons) Product Design or Architecture, for those focused on the design and materials strand of the course.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design (Level 4), a shorter higher-education route if you want to specialise before committing to a full degree.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3), sometimes taken alongside or after a BTEC to strengthen a university application with a broader portfolio.
