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BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design Level 2

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Study Times: 
Full Time
Daytime
Level: 
Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
Length of course: 
1 year
Venue: 
Poplar Centre
Age Group: 
16-19 Year Olds

At the beginning of the course you will explore many aspects of art and design and digital media. During this period you will gain experience in both learning and using new skills. You will be encouraged to take an experimental approach to creating work. During the second part of the course you will be given the opportunity to continue your creative work in a more focused way to allow you to work to your strengths and engage with a creative area of your choice. Your tutor will help you make these choices and they should reflect your chosen career or educational progression.

You will learn through a mixture of practical and theoretical skills taught through classroom based workshops in:

  • visual studies
  • drawing & painting
  • textiles & surface design
  • print techniques
  • 3D Model making &construction
  • graphics
  • animation 
  • poster design

Students will develop their own entrepreneurial skills by running their own T-Shirt design and printing company.
All students are required to complete a research project which is presented for assessment in the form of a short written piece or power-point.
Assessment and feedback on progress is continuous through a series of personal tutorials culminating in a level 2 award.
Applications are accepted from February onwards but the course starts in September.

Enrolment will take place in September and the course will run through to July.

Students on this course will also have the opportunity to repeat their GCSE in English or Maths or undertake functional skills level 2 in ICT, numeracy and literacy.

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Days and Times: 
4 days per week approximately 12 hours per week in College
Who this course is for: 
This course is aimed at students who are aged 16-19. The course is based around the creative and cultural industries and focuses on providing relevant skills to help you progress in your education.
Where this course might take me: 
This level 2 course will lead to level 3 courses.