Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design

The Extended Diploma in Art and Design is an exciting course if you are interested in or currently studying art and design, textiles, design technology or ICT. This course is equivalent to 3 A Levels grade C or above and is an alternative way to progress to university: providing the vital bridge between school and university, helping you to become an independent thinker and practitioner.

You will have the opportunity to work in the following subject areas Painting and Drawing, Textiles, Ceramics, 3D Design, Fashion, Graphic design, Photography, Jewellery, Art History and Illustration.

We treat each student as an individual and help you to develop your own unique strengths to find an exciting career. The natural progression from the Extended Diploma course is to Higher Education either on Island or in the UK. Our students' breadth of experience and portfolio give them a definite advantage over A Level students when it comes to UCAS. Higher education is not the only option on completion of their studies as many of our students gain employment in industry, here on the Isle of Man, setting up independent businesses or working for professional agencies.


What Subjects will I study?

Year One you'll be introduced to the priniples of art design and media theory, plus technical and practical skills. You will explore and experiment in relation to design briefs, to help you choose a specialism. You will finish the year with real-life projects with external organisations and will exhibit your work in the end of year show.

Year Two you will be stretched and challenged as you deepen your knowledge and experience of the disciplines you are working in. You will prepare for degree-level study by becoming increasingly independent. You will be fully supported by staff with your higher education application interviews and producing a portfolio. You will be working with subject specialist briefs through the year and produce a final major project which you will exhibit in an end of year exhibition.