ART & DESIGN
BTEC LEVEL 3/4
ART FOUNDATION
DIPLOMA
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 It is an intensive one-year course seen as the first stage of a
career in Art & Design.
3 Excellent preparation for Art & Design related courses in
Higher Education.
3 Worth two A-Levels and the equivalent of 112 (D) 96 (M) 80 (P)
UCAS points.
BTEC LEVEL 3
ART & DESIGN
ED
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 Excellent preparation for a career in Art & Design.
3 Discover your own strengths and develop a professional-
standard portfolio.
3 Work on projects assigned by industry professionals,
including opportunities to exhibit your work in public venues.
3 Students on this programme progress to university to study
Art or Design, or into Art and Design related employment.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Drawing, painting, textiles and ceramics, photography and
illustration. You will build your confidence and skills in year one
before deciding on your specialism for year two when your work
will be independently driven towards your chosen specialist
subject. You will learn how artists and designers work. This
choice or pathway enables you to develop a high level of work
in your chosen area for university or employment.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
You will learn through experimental workshops covering a range
of 2D and 3D media including drawing, conceptual thinking,
painting, sculpture, textiles, fashion, photography and graphic
design.
The pathway/final major project will allow for further
experimentation and development.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Four key assessment stages during the year culminating in a
Final Major Proposal, which is assessed internally and externally
examined at Level 4 standard.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
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commitment to Art and Design
willingness to work hard
curious and open mind
excited to produce work that is personal and unique
passion and interest in the understanding of, and commitment
to, the subject
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Project-based assignments
A final major project of your choice, which will be displayed in
an exhibition.
Your progress will be continuously monitored and assessed.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• Commitment to Art and Design
• Hard work ethic
• Enthusiasm for producing personal and unique work
• Passion for the subject
PROGRESSION
An emphasis on independent learning and the development of
your skills will prepare you for Higher Education. A self-directed
project will be linked to a career choice and concentrate on
preparing portfolios for interviews. Priestley students have gone
on to study BA (Hons) and HNDs in Fine Art, Textiles, Fashion,
Interior Design, Architecture, Animation, Stage Design, Product
Design and Graphic Design. Former students have also secured
apprenticeships in interior design and graphics, to name just a
few.
PROGRESSION
You will build a strong portfolio that will allow you to apply for
top university places or go on to work in the Creative Industries
in full-time employment / apprenticeships. Other options include
progression onto the Art Foundation course.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
30
As well as working in the studios you will be encouraged to
participate in research trips and gallery visits to support your
studies. As part of your course you will have the opportunity to
talk to visiting speakers from university and from industry about
careers and courses. You will be taught by specialist staff who
share their expertise in your classes. PRIESTLEY EXTRA
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Visits to contemporary art, design and craft galleries in cities
such as Liverpool, Manchester and London will give you direct
access to a wide range of historical and contemporary practices
that can inform your own development. Practical field trip to
Robin Hood’s Bay to build portfolio.