BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design

Start Date: 03/09/2013 Day(s) of Week:VARIOUS Duration:2 Years Fee: Under 24 year old : £750
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

Course fees are per year.
If you are aged between 19 and 23 and you don’t have a qualification equivalent to 2 A Levels, tuition fees will be waived. If you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria AND are aged 19-23, tuition fees will be waived. Tuition fees will not be waived for students aged over 23 studying a Level 3 or higher course, however these students may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Course Content: This course is designed to provide a broad-based vocational education within art, craft and design. It offers students the opportunity to develop their creative skills, knowledge and understanding; enabling them to gain an understanding of the context and vocational relevance of their work and to prepare them for entry into higher education, further training, employment or self-employment in the art, craft and design sectors.

Project work is set to allow students to experience a wide range of specialism’s including life drawing, printmaking, painting, 3D techniques, textiles, art history and contemporary studies. There are also opportunities to negotiate access to other specialist areas during personal projects including digital processes and photography. In addition to practical techniques, importance is placed on higher order thinking, generation and management of creative ideas and employability skills including research, analysis and direction of self identified briefs. A strong tutorial programme ensures learners are supported in developing a professional approach to a reflective practice.

Field trips and gallery visits enrich and underpin practical and contextual work in these subject specialism’s and students are given the opportunity to work on live briefs where possible to gain genuine experience and insight into the demands of the creative industries. Entry Qualification: Students need at least 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above one of which must be Maths or English. It is desirable for students to have gained a Grade C or above in Maths and English. (However, exception will be made for students with 4 GCSE Grade A-C who demonstrate at interview an exceptional ability within Art and Design). Students will be expected to re-sit Maths or English exams to bring them up to the appropriate level. You may also qualify with a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design with a merit grade. As well as having an enthusiasm and interest in Art and Design, you will need a portfolio of recent art and design work, which you will present at interview. You must be over 16 years of age. Mature applicants are welcomed. Special Features: The Art School at Tameside College provides a base for all our Art and Design students. This course is taught in our purpose-designed specialist Art, Design, Photography and Fashion studios. Progression: This successful course has seen 100% achievement and success over the last six years with 100% of university applicants gaining 1st choice courses at prestigious universities across the UK, including Central St. Martins and Falmouth University.