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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:   

  • Drawing  

  • Painting  

  • Print processes  

  • Graphics  

  • Digital art   

  • Textiles  

  • 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:  

  • Investigation   

  • Communication   

  • Development  

  • Practical Skills  

  • 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: 

  • GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in at least 3 subjects, including Maths and English Language 

  • 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: 

  1. Graphic Design – Graphic designer, visual designer 

  1. Illustration – Illustrator, concept artist 

  1. Animation – Animator, 3D modeller 

  1. Fashion Design – Fashion designer, textile designer 

  1. Interior Design – Interior designer, space planner 

  1. Product Design – Product designer, industrial designer 

  1. Photography – Photographer, photojournalist 

  1. Fine Art – Fine artist, gallery curator 

  1. Advertising – Art director, creative director 

  1. Architecture – Architect, architectural assistant 

  1. Game Design – Game artist, environment artist 

  1. Set Design – Set designer, prop maker 

  1. Web Design – Web designer, UX/UI designer 

  1. 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.