Qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice (603/5277/2)
Overview
Our Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is an intense one-year course for students hoping to progress onto a degree in art-related subjects. It is a project-based course that allows you to develop your portfolio so you have the best possible chance of getting a place at the university of your choice. This course will build on existing skills as well as introducing new ideas, media and ways of learning.
You will explore a broad range of disciplines including:
- Fine Art Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Life Drawing
- Photography
- Fashion and Textiles
- Ceramics
- 3D Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
With increasing independence and refinement towards a specialist focus within which you complete your final project. Emphasis is given to UCAS applications through individualised mentoring and pastoral care.
The creative industries are one of the UK’s greatest success stories, artists, fashion brands, musicians and films are immediately recognisable in nations across the globe. Growing at almost twice the rate of the wider economy and worth a staggering £84 billion a year, the UK’s Creative Industries are thriving. Studying art and design provides you with knowledge in a variety of areas from photography to sculpture, 3D design to fashion, the diversity keeps students engaged and helps stretch creative minds. The skills you will learn will set you up for a variety of professions and the range of occupations that you can enter is vast. Designers are tasked with turning ideas and concepts into images and real products. You could work in various aspects of design such as Graphic, Interior, Product, Fashion, Photography, 3D Design, Game and Media Design. A degree in fine arts can lead to a rewarding career creating art. Many artists have other jobs to support their working practice. Careers in Fine art and Crafts include Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Textiles, and Installation. Many educators will obtain higher degrees in fine arts or general art studies to find the best careers.
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Academic Course Entry Requirements
Minimum A Level Art and Design at grade C and five GCSEs A – C including Math and English.
OR
Level 3 BTEC qualifications in Art and Design must have the following grades:
*18 Unit Extended Diploma - PPP or equivalent qualification
*12 Unit Diploma - MP
*90 Credit Award - MM
Plus five GCSEs A - C including Math and English
Non-academic course entry requirements
Important: All applicants must also meet the following conditions:
- provide proof of:
- Right to Study in the UK. For courses with work placement, proof of your right to work in the UK is also required.
- Photographic proof of identity
- Provide translated copies of and/or demonstrate equivalency of non-UK qualifications.
Further information on non-academic course entry requirements can be found at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/further-education/entry-criteria-further-education
The course has both a practical and critical emphasis, students will work to deadlines as they respond to briefs, preparing them for the realities of working in the creative sector. Regular assessment and supportive feedback assist the progression of each student. The development of a distinctive portfolio of artwork for progression interview is an essential feature.
Careers
The course gives learners a trusted route into higher education across all areas of the Art and Design sector, and other arts-related subjects, or into employment. We have an excellent reputation for student progress onto a wide range of highly competitive degree courses in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin.
Careers may include:
Art Educator: Art Teachers work in primary and secondary schools, where they provide instruction on drawing, colouring, and painting, as well as art history. Plan and present art displays. Average Salary - £20,000 - £35,000
Art therapists use art to help patients cope with emotional and mental health problems and allow them to express emotions and feelings.
Interests
- Pottery
- Photography
- Creativity
- Design
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