Create to your heart’s content with this programme. You’ll develop skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, as you create artwork against different contexts, this will increase your career options in a range of art disciplines and support your progression on to a next level programme.
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Overview
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Art and Design. This is an accredited course, designed to be completed over one year and is taught alongside English and Maths. (With the expectation that students will progress on to the BTEC Level 2 Diploma).
The course provides an introduction to the art and design sector, and it enables students to make informed choices whilst developing and applying their knowledge.
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Who is this course for?
This level 1 qualification is aimed at students over the age of 16 who wish to develop their knowledge and skills which are needed to progress to further study and ultimately a career in the art and design. -
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above with a strong interest in art and design. This may be evidenced through a portfolio or qualification. -
Assessment Types
Students are assessed on the work that they produce throughout the year. -
Units/Modules
The units cover painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking as well research and you will have the opportunity to experiment with different ideas and themes. -
Benefits/Skills
Students will acquire a range of relevant practical, communication and personal development skills. Students will explore a broad range of Art and Design skills including, drawing, painting, printmaking, 3D work and fine art ideas. There are lots of opportunities to research, develop enterprise skills and self-management skills alongside their vocational learning. -
Careers/Progression
Students on this course can progress into further study or work. -
Did you know?
Students on this course can try different vocational sessions before deciding what they would like to do in the future
Jobs in this sector
Live data from the DoE's LMI API-
Artists
Average Salary£35,880
Estimated 382 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Arts officers, producers and directors
Average Salary£50,440
Estimated 564 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Graphic designers
Average Salary£31,200
Estimated 619 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Product, clothing and related designers
Average Salary£32,240
Estimated 519 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Painters and decorators
Average Salary£25,480
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Vehicle paint technicians
Average Salary£27,560
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Florists
Average Salary£17,160
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Design and development engineers
Average Salary£45,760
Estimated 2112 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Web design and development professionals
Average Salary£33,800
Estimated 1967 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers
Average Salary£24,960