
Overview
Unleash your creativity and join our Level 2 BTEC Art and Design Skills course at Shooters Hill College! This hands-on program is perfect for aspiring artists and designers looking to develop their talents, learn new techniques, and explore exciting creative pathways. Whether you’re into drawing, photography, painting, graphic design, or 3D art, our experienced tutors and state-of-the-art facilities will help you bring your vision to life. Studying Level 2 Art and Design at Shooters Hill College is a great introductory course to prepare you for progression onto the Level 3 UAL Creative Practice course.
Course Content
BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Skills course is split into two units.
Unit A1 skills development
During your first term, you will complete Unit 1, which is a skills-based unit. You will cover the key fundamentals of art and design practice, taking it back to basics, reviewing the formal elements of art and acquiring to several skills. Classes will be delivered as workshops, introducing you to the following:
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Drawing
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Painting
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Print processes
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Graphics
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Digital art
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Textiles
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Photography
Unit A2: art & design project
In this unit, you will combine all the skills you have learned through unit 1 and apply those to a personal project. This unit will teach you how to approach a design brief, using your creative practices:
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Investigation
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Communication
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Development
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Practical Skills
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Approach
In the final unit, you are asked to apply many of the skills you’ve learned in unit 1 to produce outcomes. Equally, you will likely be exhibiting study skills you’ve nurtured from Level 1 such as:
Self-management Skillset:
Time management
Planning
Self-Organisation
Decision making
Positive mindset
Interpersonal Skillset:
Empathy
Persuading & Negotiating
Peer-working
Creative Skillset:
Research
Problem-Solving
Practical making
IT skills
Communication Skillset:
Verbal communication
Note-taking (That’s what this notebook is for)!
Advanced Writing
Presentation
IT Skillset:
Social networking
Creative Software
Entry Requirements
To enrol in the Level 2 BTEC Art & Design Skills course, you’ll need:
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GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in at least 3 subjects, including Maths and English Language
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Students need to have an interest in Art & Design (by producing a portfolio of your work) and experience in art is desired - entry on the course will be heavily dependent on a successful interview
Careers
Here’s a list of career opportunities for someone with a qualification in Art & Design:
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Graphic Design – Graphic designer, visual designer
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Illustration – Illustrator, concept artist
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Animation – Animator, 3D modeller
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Fashion Design – Fashion designer, textile designer
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Interior Design – Interior designer, space planner
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Product Design – Product designer, industrial designer
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Photography – Photographer, photojournalist
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Fine Art – Fine artist, gallery curator
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Advertising – Art director, creative director
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Architecture – Architect, architectural assistant
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Game Design – Game artist, environment artist
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Set Design – Set designer, prop maker
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Web Design – Web designer, UX/UI designer
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Film and Media Production – Film editor, visual effects artist
These careers offer a variety of creative opportunities, and many may require further study or practical experience to progress.