BTEC ART & DESIGN

Introduction

The qualification enables learners to develop skills across a range of art and design practices using a combination of practical exploration, experimentation and realistic vocational contexts. They will develop personal skills, such as managing creative projects, documenting progress of skills and work, responding to briefs and presenting work through a practical and skills-based approach to learning and assessment. The qualification recognises the value of learning skills, knowledge and vocational attributes to complement GCSEs. The qualification will broaden learners’ experience and understanding of the varied progression opportunities available to them.

What will the learner study as part of this qualification? 

● knowledge that underpins effective use of skills, process and attitudes in the sector such as roles, responsibilities, creative process, art and design disciplines and approaches, materials, techniques and processes

● development of key skills that prove aptitude in art and design practice, such as generating and visually communicating creative responses to art and design briefs

● process that underpins effective ways of working in the creative industries such as generating ideas, prototyping, development, review and refinement

● attitudes that are considered most important in art and design practice, including planning, organisation and communication.

What knowledge and skills will the learner develop as part of this qualification and how might these be of use and value in further studies?   

Study of the qualification as part of Key Stage 4 learning will help learners to make more informed choices for further learning, either generally or in this sector. The choices that learners can make post-16 will depend on their overall level of attainment and their performance in the qualification.