BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design & Welsh Baccalaureate
Course Outline
The National Diploma in Art & Design is a 2-year, three A level equivalent course. You are able to gain in skills and confidence within a supportive environment created by well-qualified and committed staff, as well as having access to excellent facilities and resources in a new purpose designed building at Nantgarw. The first part of the course offers you an opportunity to develop skills and visual awareness through a structured programme of drawing; painting and 3D work, with the emphasis on experimentation and exploration. The practical work is supported by a programme of Contextual Studies, enabling you to understand the place of art, craft and design in history and contemporary society. Regular visits to museums and galleries are undertaken. The course introduces a range of art and design disciplines, which enables you to make a choice of a specialist pathway.
Entry requirements
You will require at least one of the following: a BTEC First Diploma at Merit grade, (these would need to be in a related subject), or at least four GCSEs at grades A*- C. You will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of your art/ design work.
What will I study?
There are 3 pathways offered within the course:
Graphic Arts: This covers graphic design, photography, illustration, painting and printmaking.
Fashion & Textiles: which covers pattern cutting and garment construction techniques for fashion and costume, surface pattern, fabric manipulation, paper & printmaking in textiles; illustration and design.
3D Design: this includes furniture, product, spatial & theatre design, graphic presentation techniques and design craft techniques.
How will I be assessed?
All units are assessed and graded, with an overall grading for the qualification awarded.
Career Opportunities & Progression
BTEC National Diplomas are valued by employers and Higher Education institutes, (universities and colleges). After successful completion of this course you could further you studies with a Degree in subjects such as: 3D Design, Fashion & Textiles, Animation, Graphic Design, Multimedia or Photography.
Length
2 years
Attendance
Full-Time
Campus
Centre for Art & Design Technology: Nantgarw
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