NATIONAL BTEC DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN DURATION The BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design is a two year programme up to 5 days per week. INTRODUCTION The BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design is a practical, work related course. The students produce work which investigates and develops both their creativity and theatrical knowledge of art & design. At the end of the second year students produce both a portfolio of their practical art & design project work and a final exhibition showcasing their work. CONTENT 18 units in total 5 core units 3 final major project (externally assessed) 10 specialist units including Photography, craft, painting, textiles, printmaking, digital and interactive arts and design KEY SKILLS Key Skills are a compulsory part of all Sixth Form Centre courses. Students set targets to improve their skills, and gain qualifications, in English, Maths and/or IT. The Key Skills and levels taken are based on initial assessment and previous GCSE results. There is a particular emphasis on skills required for Art & Design. Students build up a folder of evidence from their vocational work and may be required to sit one or more tests. TEACHING METHODS Students develop their skills through practical sessions, demonstrations, workshops, lectures, one to personal one tutorials and portfolio development. ASSESSMENT A grade scale of Pass, Merit and Distinction is applied to all units. Students put together a portfolio for all units. Three of these units are externally assessed in the form of the final major project. QUALIFICATION GAINED On successful completion of the programme students will be awarded a qualification equivalent to 3 A Levels. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRESSION On successful completion of the programme students can progress onto higher education courses within various aspects of art & design, BTEC Certificates are also valued by employers. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Merit at BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design At least 4 GCSEs grade A C including Art Appropriate work experience Applications from mature st...