Pearson BTEC Level 3 Art & Design

🎨 Turn your creativity into a career.

Whether you dream of becoming an artist, designer, illustrator, animator or creative professional, this course will help you develop the practical, technical and professional skills needed to succeed in the creative industries and higher education.

🎨 Why choose this course?

✏️Develop your own creative style and portfolio

✏️Work on exciting practical projects

✏️Build skills in research, design and critical thinking

✏️Gain experience of professional creative practices

✏️Prepare for university, apprenticeships or employment in the creative sector

🎨 Did you know?

Creative industries are among the UK's fastest-growing sectors, offering exciting opportunities across art, design, media, digital content and visual communication. 🎨

🎨 What will you learn?

You will explore a range of creative processes and develop skills in:

• Creative Idea Development
• Problem Solving and Visual Communication
• Technical Art and Design Skills
• Professional Creative Practice
• Project Planning and Presentation

• Your work will be assessed through practical, project-based coursework and portfolio evidence within sketchbooks or digital portfolios.

🎨 Entry requirements: Achieve at least 4 GCSEs at a grade 4 and above (incl. English and Maths).

You will be invited for an interview and art portfolio review.

🎨 Where could it lead?

This qualification can support progression to:

• Art and Design Degrees
• Graphic Design
• Illustration and Animation
• Photography
• Fine Art
• Interior Design
• Fashion and Creative Industries Apprenticeships

It also develops highly valued transferable skills, including communication, project management, teamwork and independent learning.

Prepare for university, apprenticeships or employment in the creative sector