fine art, textiles & photography
FINE ART, TEXTILES & PHOTOGRAPHY
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Art & Design Practice: Fine Art, Textiles & Photography
Explore materials, images and ideas, then develop a creative practice that is your own. This pathway brings together fine art, textiles and photography, giving you the opportunity to experiment across disciplines before specialising in the area that interests you most.
You’ll investigate the work of artists, designers and photographers, develop ideas through research and experimentation, and create finished work for a personal portfolio. The Extended Diploma is a full-time, two-year qualification equivalent to three A Levels.
What will I learn on this course?
You’ll explore a range of approaches and techniques, which may include:
- Drawing, painting and printmaking
- Textiles, fabric manipulation and surface design
- Digital and darkroom photography
- Sculpture, ceramics and three-dimensional work
- Mixed media and digital image-making
- Research into artists, designers and photographers
- Developing, refining and presenting your own ideas
As you progress, you’ll make more independent choices about the materials, themes and techniques you use, building work that reflects your chosen specialism.
How is the course structured?
Year 1 – Exploring and Developing Art and Design Skills
You’ll take part in workshops and projects that introduce you to a range of disciplines. You’ll develop your technical skills, investigate creative influences and complete a project in response to a brief.
Year 2 – Advancing Creative Practice
You’ll develop a more personal direction within fine art, textiles or photography. You’ll refine your portfolio, prepare for your next steps and respond to a creative industry brief that brings together the skills you’ve developed across the course.
How will I study?
You’ll learn through practical workshops, creative briefs, independent projects and feedback on your work. Our purpose-built facilities include fine art studios, spaces for textiles, ceramics and three-dimensional design, a photography darkroom, and computer suites with graphics tablets and software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro.
You will also have opportunities to visit exhibitions, creative spaces and universities, work with arts professionals and take part in collaborative projects.
How will i be assessed?
You’ll complete four internally set and assessed units: Skills Development, Creative Project, Personal Progression and Creative Industry Response. Your project work will show how you research and develop ideas, solve problems, use materials and techniques, work professionally and communicate your intentions. Assessment standards are verified by Pearson.
Throughout the course, you’ll build a portfolio to support applications for further study and opportunities in the creative industries.