Key Stage 4 Art and Design

BTEC Extended Certificate

The Btec Extended Certificate in Art and Design is equivalent to 2 GCSE’S.

Pass = 2 C’s

Merit = 2 B’s

Distinction = 2 A’s

What you will do:

During the course you will be introduced to a range of 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional art and design areas, including drawing, painting, surface design, print making, sculpture and 3 dimensional design.

 You will:

-Explore and learn about different Art and Design materials techniques and processes

 

-Discover how other Artists and Designers work

 

-Look at careers in the field of Art and Design

 

-Create a portfolio of work to gain the best possible results

 

-Develop personal learning and thinking skills

There are 8 units to cover during the course:

 

Unit 1

Contextual references in Art and Design

 

Unit 2

2D visual communication

 

Unit 3

3D visual communication

 

Unit 4

Using ideas to explore, develop and produce Art and Design

 

Unit 5

Building an Art and Design portfolio

 

Unit 6

Working in the Art and Design Industry

 

Unit 13

Working with visual arts briefs

 

Unit 14

Working with 3D design crafts briefs

For further information please go to www.btec.co.uk