Free BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Course in Totnes. Classes run full-time during the day at King Edward VI Community College. This level 3 BTEC art and design qualification covers a broad range of disciplines, including fine art, photography, graphic design, 3D design, sculpture, and community art. You'll also work with design software. The course runs over 12 months and is well suited to those who want to explore different creative areas before deciding on a specialism. Entry requires GCSE grade 5 in Art and Design, D&T Graphics, or D&T Product Design, plus grade 4 in English, or a Level 2 Diploma in an Art and Design related subject.
Who this course is for
This is a vocational art and design course which will enable you to explore a variety of disciplines and develop your skills. The course will also help you to identify which area you may like to pursue as a career. The subjects taught include fine art(drawing, painting and printmaking), 3D design, photography, graphic design, community art, sculpture and associated computer software. Ideally those who want experience a broad range of areas before progressing onto an Art Foundation course and specialising at Univeristy.
Entry requirements
GSCE at Grade 5 - Art and Design, D&T Graphics or D&T Product Design and Grade 4 in English Language or Literature. Alternatively you must have a Level 2 Diploma in an Art and Design related subject or an equivalent qualification and Level 2 Key Skills (communication).
What you will learn
You'll develop drawing, painting, and printmaking skills through fine art practice.
You'll explore 3D design and sculpture techniques.
You'll work with photography as a creative and technical discipline.
You'll study graphic design principles and visual communication.
You'll engage with community art practice and its contexts.
You'll use industry-relevant computer software for design work.
You'll identify which creative specialism you want to pursue further.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based practical work across a range of art and design disciplines. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate is coursework-based, using a portfolio of work and assignments set against unit criteria. There are no written exams. You'll build a body of creative work throughout the year that demonstrates your skills and development across each subject area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. King Edward VI Community 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.
Photographer, working commercially or in editorial contexts.
Illustrator, producing artwork for publishing, advertising, or animation.
Community arts worker, running creative projects in public or educational settings.
Visual merchandiser, designing retail displays and brand environments.
Art technician, supporting studios, galleries, or schools.
Printmaker, producing original artwork or working in print production.
What you could study next
Art Foundation Diploma (Level 3) - the natural next step for many completing this course, preparing you for degree-level study in art and design.
BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, or a related subject - degree programmes at UK universities that this qualification supports entry to.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design - a work-focused higher education route if you want to move into industry sooner.
