BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignLevel 3/4Exam BoardEDEXCEL

Overview The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is a Level 3/4 qualifi cation designed to give students knowledge and skills to prepare them to study within the art & design sector. Progression to a university degree is predominantly, but not exclusively, the aim of the course. Study on the course is highly practical and concentrates on forming a visual portfolio of work for use at interview during the UCAS application process.

The course comprises of three main stages: exploratory, pathway and confi rmatory. This takes students through a journey of experimentation, skills building and creative research, then moving towards specialisation in a particular area, and ending in a major project in a chosen specialism that demonstrates your abilities and level of independence.

Units of Assessment

Unit Topics Weighting

Stage 1: Exploratory Stage

Unit 1 Information and Research in Art and Design 6 credits

Unit 2 Recording and Responding in Art and Design 6 credits

Unit 3 Media Experimentation in Art and Design 6 credits

Stage 2 Pathway stage

Unit 4 Information and Interpretation in Art and Design 6 credits

Unit 5 Personal Experimental Studies in Art and Design 6 credits

Unit 6 Extended Media Development in Art and Design 6 credits

Stage 3 Confi rmatory Stage

Unit 7 Integrating Theory and Practice in Art and Design 12 credits

Unit 8 Personal Confi rmatory Study in Art and Design 12 credits

Entry Requirements

English requirement Maths requirement Other subject specifi c requirement Duration of course

C N/A Level 3 art related course, Portfolio of art work – sketchbook 1 Year

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