Art & Design
About this course
Our BTEC 540 Diploma in Art, Craft and Design is a great course for individuals keen to pursue a career in the creative industry. This programme will allow students to try various media and techniques, with a view to specialising in a particular area later in the course. Successful candidates who achieve this qualification will also have the opportunity to top up their Diploma to an Extended Diploma with an extra year of study. With the two full years, the course is the equivalent to 3 A Levels and can provide enough UCAS points to progress onto University.
What you will study
On this course, students will study the following:
- Painting and Drawing
- Textiles
- Ceramics
- Studio Skills
- 3D work/Sculpture
- Essential skills - Application of Number or Communications
- Welsh Baccalaureate
Learners will also be studying the Welsh Baccalaureate as part of their programme of study, which also includes weekly tutorial and e-tutorial sessions.
Course fee per year
Studio Fees: £65.00
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs A* - C or a Level 2 Diploma in this discipline at Pass grade or higher. English Language and Maths GCSE are a compulsory requirement for the course (regardless of a level 2 qualification). You must provide a portfolio of work during your interview.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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Full Time
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I have really enjoyed studying the Art and Design course at Cardiff and Vale College. I have a passion for the subject and it’s great to be able to study it full-time. The highlight of my time here came at the end of my first year, when my work was selected by the course’s awarding body to be exhibited at one of the top galleries in London. I felt really proud when I took down my family to see the exhibition. I’m looking forward to finishing my second year and heading to university to further develop my practice.
Career prospects & further study
56,000
After completing this course, successful candidates may have the option to top up their qualification to a BTEC Extended Diploma in Art, Craft and Design. The College also offers a range of Foundation Degrees, accredited by Cardiff Metropolitan University, which means that once you have completed your course, you can choose to return to college and gain a University qualification there, instead of going to University. To find out more about our range of Foundation Degrees, just follow the link: www.cavc.ac.uk/he