Art and Design
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group - Wakefield
01924789789
Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH
Course summary

In year 2 you will progress to the Extended Diploma and focus on creating more specialist fashion and textile pieces. You will begin to work more independently, developing ideas of a more personal nature, the course culminates in a final self-initiated project and exhibition to showcase your collection of creative work. The course is aimed at anyone who has a creative mind, wants to develop their design knowledge and skills and has a real passion and desire to work in the creative industries. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design Practice (Fashion Textiles) • Primary and secondary research • Basic garment construction • Draping and constructing on the stand • Printed and constructed textiles • Hand and machine embroidery • Surface pattern • Exploratory samples • Creative drawing and design work

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs in grades 9-4, including English or maths OR 4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and Level 2 in either English or maths OR Successful completion of Level 2 or equivalent at Merit grade, plus GCSE English or maths at grade 4 or Level 2 English or maths Plus, a portfolio of work.

How you'll be assessed

You will be continually assessed by your tutors throughout the academic year, and an external moderator will verify and confirm your final grades. Level 1 - you will complete Units 1 – 6 which are graded at a Pass, and Unit 7 is graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction and will determine the overall grade for the course. Level 2 - you will complete Units 1 – 7 which are graded at a Pass, and Unit 8 is graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction and will determine the overall grade for the course. Level 3 - Year 1 – will complete one module, A1 – Skills Development and A2 Creative Project, this will be internally assessed and graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction Year 2 – will complete a further module, B1– Personal Progression and B2 Creative Industry Response. Graded at a Pass, merit or Distinction. The combination of grades from both years will determine the overall grade for the course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityWakefield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMargaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH