Level 3 BTEC Art, Design and Media Foundation Course in Kingston on Thames. Classes run at Kingston College - Creative Industries Centre, a dedicated campus with specialist facilities for creative arts students. This full-time, daytime course runs over one year and covers art, design and media practice across a broad range of disciplines. It gives you the practical and conceptual grounding to move into higher education or creative work. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice is a recognised Level 3 qualification. Tuition fees apply. BTEC art, design and media foundation classes run during the day, five days a week.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore a wide range of art and design disciplines, including 2D, 3D and digital media.
You'll develop your visual communication and creative thinking skills.
You'll build a portfolio of practical work across different media.
You'll study contextual and critical approaches to art and design.
You'll learn to plan, develop and present creative projects.
You'll gain experience working with materials, processes and techniques used in the creative industries.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based practice, projects and workshops in the classroom. Assessment is portfolio-based, with your work evaluated against Pearson Edexcel BTEC criteria. You'll complete assignments and projects that build over the year, showing your development as a creative practitioner. There are no written exams. Your tutors will give feedback throughout to help you develop your work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingston College - Creative Industries Centre 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 studio photography
Multimedia artist: create digital content across film, animation and web
Art technician: support artists and designers in studios or galleries
Visual merchandiser: design in-store displays for retail brands
Creative assistant: support teams in advertising, publishing or design agencies
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography or a related creative subject at university. The level 3 btec art, design and media foundation qualification is widely accepted as a route into degree-level study.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design, offered at many further education colleges as a two-year alternative to a full degree.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in a specialist creative subject, if you want to deepen your focus before applying to university.
