BTEC Art & Design
The BTEC Diploma in Art & Design is a 2 A Level equivalent and gives students a chance to explore their creativity and imagination, to learn more about themselves in an open-minded environment in which every student will do something unique and individual to them. Students have a degree of freedom in which to explore their own interests and develop each project in their own way.
Art & Design is incredibly varied, and you will be able to explore a wide range of skills and processes that you won’t have used before. St Mary’s boasts a range of facilities that will allow you to expand what you are capable of and set you up for a successful future in the Arts.
Frequently asked questions
What do you learn about in Art & Design?
In Art & Design we study a wide range of historical and contemporary artists and use a huge variety of materials and techniques. Over the 2 years you will study the creative process that artists go through to produce their work and use these methods to develop your own individual ideas and outcomes. You will study learn about fine art, graphics, printmaking, 3D and have the opportunity to take your work in different directions based on your own interests.
Why should you study Art & Design?
Art & Design gives students a chance to explore their creativity and imagination, to learn more about themselves in an open-minded environment in which every student will do something unique and individual to them. Students have a degree of freedom in which to explore their own interests and develop each project in their own way.
Where can Art & Design take you in the future?
There are a diverse range of courses that Art & Design would help you get onto. The UK has a vibrant Creative Arts sector and we are World leaders in everything from Computer games development to the Film industry. There are a range of degrees and other opportunities available and from Architecture and Animation to Graphic Design, Printmaking or Prop Design.
