Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Spalding. Classes run at University Academy Holbeach, full-time over two years. You'll explore specialisms including Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, Photography, Craft Design, and Product Design. Working with traditional and digital media, you'll develop your creative practice and build a portfolio of work. The course requires 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or a Level 2 qualification in a related area. A 16 to 19 Government Bursary may be available to help with some costs if you meet the eligibility criteria. This level 3 BTEC art and design qualification leads to university applications, apprenticeships, and creative industry roles.
Who this course is for
If you're thinking about art and design careers and want to to explore and develop your creative potential, this practical, work related course is for you. It will allow you to try out a range of techniques, materials and processes in art and design, help you to build an artist portfolio and discover the specialised area of study or work that most suits you. The course is the equivalent of 1 A level and you can study it in in addition to other level 3 academic or work related qualifications.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above or a level 2 qualification in a related work related area.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills across specialisms including Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, and Photography.
You'll experiment with a wide range of materials, processes, and both traditional and digital technologies.
You'll build a personal portfolio of creative work to support university applications and job opportunities.
You'll complete units set by the awarding body, including one externally assessed unit in Year 12.
You'll plan and produce a Final Major Project in Year 13, assessed in school and externally moderated.
You'll explore the connections between different art and design disciplines and their wider contexts.
You'll develop your own creative voice through personal, imaginative approaches to briefs and projects.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based classroom sessions, working across a range of specialist units. In Year 12, you'll complete four units, one of which is set and assessed externally by Pearson Edexcel. In Year 13, you'll complete three units, including a Final Major Project that you set yourself. The project is assessed in school and externally moderated. Assessment is through coursework, practical work, and your portfolio.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Academy Holbeach 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
Fashion designer: design clothing and accessories for retail or independent labels
Product designer: develop consumer goods from concept to production
Art and design technician: support creative departments in schools or studios
Visual merchandiser: design retail displays and in-store environments
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Art and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, or Photography: a natural next step at university, and the portfolio you build on this course supports your application directly.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design: a college-based alternative to a full degree, often with a more vocational focus.
Degree Apprenticeship in Creative and Cultural Industries: combines paid work with higher-level study.
