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.
On this course, students will study the following:
Learners will also be studying the Welsh Baccalaureate as part of their programme of study, which also includes weekly tutorial and e-tutorial sessions.
Studio Fees: £65.00
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.
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