Art & Design Diploma Level 2
Subject : Art & Design
| Course Code 9004992
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Course Overview
The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design is a practical , career-focused course. You will learn by doing a series of Art & Design projects, you will also study functional skills at an appropriate level, plus a supporting GCSE in photography.
| Start Date |
Duration |
Venue |
| September 2011 |
1 Year |
Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX |
Who The Course is for
This course is for anyone who wishes to gain a vocational qualification in Art & Design. It is ideal if you are straight from school or have been out of education for a while and is particularly suitable if you don’t have many qualifications but want to progress your career.
Successful students tend to have:
• creative energy
• plenty of new ideas
• the ability to work independently
• an understanding of design
• a passion for self expression
A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for Art and Design courses.
Course Content
Students will study a number of units over the course of the year, these units will introduce them to a number of specialist areas within art and design.
These specialist areas may include:
• Animation
• Drawing and painting
• Graphics
• Multi-media
• Photography
• Print-making
• 3D design
• Textiles and fashion
During the latter part of the course you will be able to specialise in one of your favourite subject areas.
Students will be able to undertake an additional GCSE level course in Photography.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above. Candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and we will be looking for an appropriate standard of English and maths. We are interested in your enthusiasm and commitment to succeed.
West Lancashire College will also accept credits previously gained through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
Learning & Assessment Methods
All units are assessed graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
Qualifications Gained
> BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design
> GCSE Photography
> Functional Skills
Progression Opportunities
This course will enable you to progress to higher-level programmes such as the Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design or Photography.
Career Opportunities
This course aims to help students gain employment in the art and design industry at a junior level.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.
If you are 19 or over please call 01695 52300 or email enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.
If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact the Learner Gateway(see contact details below) who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.
*exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.
There is a studio fee of £75 per year levied with this course, payable within the first half term. This fee includes coach/train fare for three educational visits to galleries and relevant events, plus the use of a wide variety of specialist art consumables. A residential trip in the Spring term, typically for three days, to a European capital city is also planned at an additional cost of £150-£240.
How to Apply
Please complete and return a College application form. Application forms can be obtained college Admissions – contact details below.
Further Information: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options please contact college Admissions:
In Person:
Until 19 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale WN8 6JA.
From 22 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
By Phone: (01695) 52300
By Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk
By Post: The Principal, West Lancashire College, FREEPOST, Skelmersdale WN8 6BR
Website: http://www.westlancs.ac.uk
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the information contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient numbers.