Level 3 Art and Design

Bishop Burton College

York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG

National Foundation Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Bishop Burton College

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course will enable you to bring your creative ideas to life. You will work on live projects that provide ‘real world’ design experience, building up a professional, innovative portfolio.

Course Details

Visual Recording and Communication
Critical and Contextual Studies
The Creative Process
Graphics Materials, Techniques and Processes
Materials, techniques and processes
Specialist Option Units: 3D Design, Fine Art or Textiles

Developing an Art and Design Portfolio
Developing and Realising Creative Intentions
Managing a Client Brief
Working to Scale
Curating an Exhibition
Specialist Option Units: 3D Design, Fine Art or Textiles

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will complete assigments for internal assessment, as well as externally assessed exams.

Entry requirements

You will need four GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent, including English and Maths. A satisfactory reference is also needed, along with evidence of your Art and Design skills through a portfolio or previous work completed.

Equipment required

Drawing equipment including pens, pencils, rubber, ruler, sharpener, watercolours
A digital camera/smartphone is useful for taking photos of your work
A laptop or tablet would be useful
Sketchbooks

Your next steps...

You will be able to progress to study a wide range of creative courses at degree level.

Additional information

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-3-in-Art-and-Design

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