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LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTORY IN ART AND DESIGN

BTEC LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA INTRODUCTORY IN ART AND DESIGN
Start Date
14/09/2026
End Date
30/07/2027
Attendance
Full Time
Target audience 

This programme of study is for students who want to develop a range of skills within Art and Design and includes learning those relevant skills within personal development and employability to help them make career choices. The course is designed to help students progress to a Level 2 qualification within Art and Design

Entry requirements 

Informal interview with course tutor

Course content 

The qualification offers the opportunity for a learner to undertake a broad range of topics within Art and Design and subjects to enhance their awareness of employment, training and personal development.  Students will have time to work on their Art skills, manage time and take responsibility of their own work through building a portfolio to support progression routes.

Art units offered within this qualification are as follows:

  • Creating 2D artwork
  • Creating 3D artwork
  • Art and Design colour theory
  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Building a Personal Career Portfolio

Personal Development units offered to support employability skills are as follows:

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Exploring Occuational Sector
  • Rights and Responsibilities
  • Personal Development Skills
  • Confidence Building
  • Skills for Independence
  • Taking part in an activity
Teaching & Learning 

Classroom based activities

Assessment criteria 

Through a combination of practical and portfolio evidence

Progression 

On completion of the course, students can progress to a further education course of Level 2

Courses

Whatever course you choose, you'll get the highest level of training from specialist tutors, benefiting from their knowledge and experience of working not just in education but also in industry.

Application & Enrolment

You are able to apply online for all courses, however to complete your course enrolment fully, you will need to have an interview and then be accepted onto a course. The only courses available to enrol online are Full Cost courses, if you wish to enrol on any other course please call into Student Services or call 01429 295000.

Full Cost course fees are inclusive of VAT.

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