BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and Media Practice

29030W0 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

This course is an intensive, exciting and challenging learning experience which allows you to develop your independence, creativity, awareness and potential, both visually and intellectually. Through this one year programme, you will extend your creative and conceptual skills in a variety of art media and build a strong portfolio of personal work, prior to applying to Higher Education.
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What will I study?

In the Exploratory Phase students experience a range of art disciplines, including: Fine arts, 3D Design, Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles/Fashion, Graphic Design, Print/ Illustration and Photography, Observational Drawing and Contextual Studies. After initial exploration, you will then concentrate on a chosen area of study in order to prepare for application to Higher Education. In the Confirmatory Phase, you will plan and negotiate a final major project theme, which represents the culmination of your Foundation experience. This final work will exhibited at the End of Year Show, which is open to the public.

How long is the course?

One academic year

How will I be assessed?

Your project work will be internally assessed on your Exploratory Phase by your Tutors. Your Confirmatory Phase final major project, will be assessed by your tutors and confirmed by an external BTEC Examiner.

What qualifications do I need?

A portfolio of work demonstrating your current level of art and design skills. A short interview will also take place with the Course Leader to discuss your work and future progression intentions.

What can I progress onto?

Higher Education or employment.

Other Information

The Foundation Course is ideally suited to adult learners or 18+ students who have completed a Level 3/A Levels. This one year course will provide the opportunity to develop a strong personal visual arts portfolio, in order to apply for a Higher Education arts programme at college or university.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£5251.00 No Yes

Exam Fee

£170.00
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Artists

Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.

Requirements: Level 4 NVQ; Intermediate, DipHE, DipFE

Opportunities

6.01%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£17,177
Entry
£33,644
Median
£61,100
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Produces works on commission basis for clients.
  • Markets and sells finished work directly to customers.
  • Liaises with writers and publishers to produce book illustrations.
  • Uses artistic skills to restore damaged artworks.
  • Approaches managers of galleries and exhibitions in order to get finished work displayed.
  • Builds up composition into finished work by carving, sculpting, etching, painting, engraving, drawing, etc..
  • Prepares sketches, scale drawings or colour schemes.
  • Selects appropriate materials, medium and method.
  • Conceives and develops ideas and ways of working for artistic composition.

Knowledge

Fine Arts Design Sales and Marketing Customer and Personal Service English Language Production and Processing Mathematics Administration and Management

Skills

Active Learning Active Listening Critical Thinking Speaking Reading Comprehension Writing Learning Strategies Mathematics Monitoring
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Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

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