Free Level 3 BTEC Art, Design and Media Foundation Course in Barrow-In-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC Art, Design and Media Foundation Course in Barrow-In-Furness. Classes run at The Sixth Form, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers art, design and media practice at Level 3, giving you a broad creative foundation across disciplines. You'll develop practical skills alongside critical and contextual understanding of your work. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice is a recognised Level 3 qualification that can open doors to higher education and creative careers.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills across art, design and media disciplines.
  • You'll explore a range of creative processes, materials and techniques.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work to demonstrate your creative development.
  • You'll study the cultural and historical context of art and design.
  • You'll develop your ability to analyse and evaluate your own creative work.
  • You'll experiment with different media, from traditional to digital.
  • You'll plan and carry out self-directed creative projects.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and studio-based, with full-time daytime attendance over one year. Assessment is through coursework and a portfolio of practical work rather than written exams. You'll complete projects and assignments that build progressively through the year, with your work assessed against Pearson Edexcel BTEC criteria.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer: create visual content for print and digital media.
  • Illustrator: produce artwork for publishing, advertising and media.
  • Photographer: work in commercial, editorial or portrait photography.
  • Animator: create moving image content for film, TV or online.
  • Visual merchandiser: design retail displays and brand environments.
  • Media production assistant: support film, TV or video production.
  • Art technician: support artists and designers in studios or colleges.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art: a degree for those wanting to develop a personal artistic practice.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design: leads to professional design roles in agencies and studios.
  • BA (Hons) Animation or Film Production: for those focusing on moving image and digital media.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design: a two-year higher education route at Level 5, often available at further education colleges.

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