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BTEC Art and Design

BTEC Art and Design is an opportunity for learners to understand more about the scope of art and design and develop knowledge of the creative process in a professional context. Each unit develops artwork in a vocational environment and looks at professional practice.
Students develop art and design projects and gain an understanding of the creative process. They study visual recording and communication, critical analysis and production skills to produce art and design outcomes. 
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GCSE Art & Design Grade 5 or above. Students who have not studied Art and Design at GCSE will be considered on an individual basis following a discussion with the Head of Art.

Taken as part of the IBCP and must be taken with either 2 Higher Level IB subjects or 3 Standard Level subjects

WHERE THIS SUBJECT CAN TAKE YOU

Animators, Architects, Art gallery curators, Art therapists, Fashion designers, Fine Artists, Graphic designers, Illustrators, Interior designers, Photographers, Stylists, Product designers, Set designers, Visual merchandisers, Web designers.

AWARD

BTEC (IBCP ONLY)
BTEC National, Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (60 Credits)

COURSE CONTENT/STRUCTURE

Six units over two years, four mandatory units and two chosen by the department according to the strengths of the students.

The four mandatory units:
Visual Recording and Communication
In this unit, you will develop your visual recording and communication skills through exploration and experimentation with materials and methods. You will extend your skills through exploring the work of others, ongoing personal reflection and the refinement of your own work.

Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design
In this unit, you will develop contextual research and critical analysis skills. You will learn how to critically analyse pieces of art and design work, deconstructing images and thinking critically about what you see.

The Creative Process
In this unit, you will explore the activities within the creative process. You will develop ideas through use of materials, techniques and processes, refining your ideas and reviewing your working practices. You will explore ways to present your work and understand the importance of self-reflection and evaluation as an ongoing process. You will apply your
own creative process to a piece of art and design work, reflecting on what you have learned to help inform your future practice.

Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design
In this unit, you will investigate different art and design materials, techniques and processes. You will then select specific materials to investigate in more depth. You will apply your knowledge and skills to a brief, ensuring key health and safety procedures are followed. Finally you will review your progress, making plans to further develop your art and design skills.

ASSESSMENT

  • Four of the six units are internally assessed by the department and will be graded as Distinction, Merit or Pass.
  • Only two units are externally assessed. The final grade will be expressed as a Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass.

 

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