Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The BTEC Fine Art course offers an exciting and challenging programme of study providing students with both essential subject knowledge and skills.
The course consists of a broad range of subjects from drawing techniques to 3D studies in ceramics and mixed media, printmaking, photography and contextual studies.
Students who progress into year two are encouraged to develop a more self-directed approach whilst engaging with tutors. This provides the opportunity to specialise in and explore chosen subjects further.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year One - HNC
Professional Development
Contextual Knowledge
Drawing
Techniques and Processes
Photography
Painting
Printmaking
Ceramics
Year Two - HND
Professional Practice
Advanced 3D studies
Advanced 2D studies
Components subject to change.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
Career Progression
- Fine Art Painting
- Fine Art Sculpture
- Art Education
- Art Administration