BTEC Level 2 Award in Art and Design

BTEC Level 2 Award in Art and Design

The BTEC Level 2 Award in Art and Design qualification provides opportunities for students to develop a range of visual language skills and techniques as well as support personal qualities and transferable skills required of industry and the world of work.

The course consists of practical projects which have been created to provide students with experience of working to assignments that relate closely to those used in the workplace.

Students will look at, and respond to, the work of artists, designers and craftspeople.

While working on the series of projects they will experiment with a wide range of materials, techniques and processes.

There will also be a minimum of 3 hours project based work to complete between sessions.

This course will run from 17:00 to 20:00

What you will learn Entry requirements Assessment Progression Cornwall College St Austell

What you will learn

Unit 1: Introduction to Specialist pathways in Art and Design

Areas of study include, Visual Arts, Design Crafts and Visual Communication. These areas will be coverer briefly before going into more detail in first unit prior to more in-depth learning on specific pathway in subsequent units

Unit 2: Creative Project in Art and Design
Unit 3: Communication of Ideas
Unit 5: Developing an Art and Design Portfolio
Units 1, 3, and 5 are coursework-based assessments which are externally moderated after competition
Unit 2 in completed as a 10 hour internal examination£25 levy cost for materials (examples clay, printing inks, paper)

A tool box with basic art and design materials, this will be discussed at interview

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above.

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the course on your skills development,, personal development and project work using a Pass, Merit and Distinction grading system.

Progression

Btec Level 3 art and design diploma and extended diploma

Pre Degree Foundation in art and design

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond. There’s exciting plans ahead as well, so make sure Cornwall College St Austell is home to your #careercollege experience.

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What You Will Learn

Unit 1: Introduction to Specialist pathways in Art and Design

Areas of study include, Visual Arts, Design Crafts and Visual Communication. These areas will be coverer briefly before going into more detail in first unit prior to more in-depth learning on specific pathway in subsequent units

Unit 2: Creative Project in Art and Design
Unit 3: Communication of Ideas
Unit 5: Developing an Art and Design Portfolio
Units 1, 3, and 5 are coursework-based assessments which are externally moderated after competition
Unit 2 in completed as a 10 hour internal examination£25 levy cost for materials (examples clay, printing inks, paper)

A tool box with basic art and design materials, this will be discussed at interview

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above.

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the course on your skills development,, personal development and project work using a Pass, Merit and Distinction grading system.

Progression

Btec Level 3 art and design diploma and extended diploma Pre Degree Foundation in art and design

Cornwall College St Austell

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond. There’s exciting plans ahead as well, so make sure Cornwall College St Austell is home to your #careercollege experience.

Visiting our St Austell campus?   View our visitor information