The first year of the course is designed as a foundation course, where you will study a wide range of ideas, concepts, materials and techniques in Art & Design, preparing you to complete 2 external units and develop a body of personal work leading to a final major project. Mandatory units Unit 1 External: visual recording & communication Unit 2 External: Critical & contextual studies in art & design Unit 4 Materials, techniques & process in art & design + 1 Optional unit: Photographic materials, techniques & processes The second year of the course aims to help you develop your skills in a specialist area and prepare you successfully progress on to a Degree course at University or a Foundation course in Further Education. Portfolio sessions and workshops are organized primarily in the autumn term of Year 13 – run through organizations such as Camden Arts Centre and the Tate. Art foundation talks are also organized for students interested in this route, and facilitated by a visiting tutor from UAL. Mandatory units Unit 3 The Creative process Unit 5 Developing an art & design portfolio Unit 7 External: Developing & realizing creative intentions + 1 Optional unit linked to own specialist pathway from the list below Optional units Graphics materials, techniques & processes Textile materials, techniques & processes Graphic illustration Surface design for textiles Painting Time-based techniques in art & design Curating an exhibition 3D design crafts materials, techniques & Processes The course is designed for students to gain knowledge and understanding of visual communication and the creative process to develop their own creative voice. Learners develop an understanding of the importance and influence of the work of artists and designers to develop and realize their creative intentions. They produce a portfolio of art and design work to support progression to higher education. Optional units provide opportunities to gain knowledge in specialist areas linked to future career intentions or a specialist degree. These are just some of the skills you will learn during the course.
Art and design level 2 Diploma at distinction, or merit with recommendation 6 or above in art or portfolio of work
Rules for assessment are very strict for the BTEC course. All units are taught through project briefs, where a vocational scenario is proposed and ideas are explored and developed in relation to these briefs. During Y12 all briefs are set by the teaching staff, during Y13 students negotiate their own briefs in relation to their particular interests. Assessment for all units (except the 4 external units) is internal and measured against grading criteria of pass, merit & distinction. Each brief has a set deadline for submission, which must be met, and all students receive formal assessment only after submission. – all assessment decisions are verified by an examiner from Edexcel. The 4 external units are set and marked by the exam board. They are produced under exam conditions during a period set by Edexcel as part of the summer exam series. 2 External units are taken in the summer of Y12 and 2 units are taken in the summer of Y13.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ |
The first year of the course is designed as a foundation course, where you will study a wide range of ideas, concepts, materials and techniques in Art & Design, preparing you to complete 2 external units and develop a body of personal work leading to a final major project. Mandatory units Unit 1 External: visual recording & communication Unit 2 External: Critical & contextual studies in art & design Unit 4 Materials, techniques & process in art & design + 1 Optional unit: Photographic materials, techniques & processes The second year of the course aims to help you develop your skills in a specialist area and prepare you successfully progress on to a Degree course at University or a Foundation course in Further Education. Portfolio sessions and workshops are organized primarily in the autumn term of Year 13 – run through organizations such as Camden Arts Centre and the Tate. Art foundation talks are also organized for students interested in this route, and facilitated by a visiting tutor from UAL. Mandatory units Unit 3 The Creative process Unit 5 Developing an art & design portfolio Unit 7 External: Developing & realizing creative intentions + 1 Optional unit linked to own specialist pathway from the list below Optional units Graphics materials, techniques & processes Textile materials, techniques & processes Graphic illustration Surface design for textiles Painting Time-based techniques in art & design Curating an exhibition 3D design crafts materials, techniques & Processes The course is designed for students to gain knowledge and understanding of visual communication and the creative process to develop their own creative voice. Learners develop an understanding of the importance and influence of the work of artists and designers to develop and realize their creative intentions. They produce a portfolio of art and design work to support progression to higher education. Optional units provide opportunities to gain knowledge in specialist areas linked to future career intentions or a specialist degree. These are just some of the skills you will learn during the course.
Art and design level 2 Diploma at distinction, or merit with recommendation 6 or above in art or portfolio of work
Rules for assessment are very strict for the BTEC course. All units are taught through project briefs, where a vocational scenario is proposed and ideas are explored and developed in relation to these briefs. During Y12 all briefs are set by the teaching staff, during Y13 students negotiate their own briefs in relation to their particular interests. Assessment for all units (except the 4 external units) is internal and measured against grading criteria of pass, merit & distinction. Each brief has a set deadline for submission, which must be met, and all students receive formal assessment only after submission. – all assessment decisions are verified by an examiner from Edexcel. The 4 external units are set and marked by the exam board. They are produced under exam conditions during a period set by Edexcel as part of the summer exam series. 2 External units are taken in the summer of Y12 and 2 units are taken in the summer of Y13.
