Careers in the art and design sector are extremely diverse and provide a significant contribution to the UK economy. We offer full-time qualifications from Level 1-3, so could be your perfect stepping stone onto Higher Education or a creative career.
Facilities and Resources
- Purpose-built Creative Technology Building (CTB)
- Flexible learning spaces and studios
- Traditional and contemporary art materials
Skills
As part of this course you will gain employability skills in the following areas –
- Creativity
- Visual Communication
- Technical Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Presentation Skills
- Professional Practice Practice
Why study an Art & Design course?
If you have great design ideas and want to create the next generation of inspirational artworks from product and graphic design, to designing catwalk collections at London Fashion Week, or you simply want to study an art and design subject you love, we have the study programme to help you achieve your goal.
Our programmes place a strong practical emphasis on learning and we cover a wide range of techniques and styles using both traditional and contemporary art materials. We also have flexible learning spaces, studios and the wider campus to explore.
Our Staff
We have a talented and dedicated staff team who have a wealth of industry experience, with some of them still working in the industry we are preparing you for.
Live Projects
We are dedicated to engaging with local employers and community groups to provide live projects for our students to work on.
Entry Requirements
Our entry requirements for Level 2 are 4 GCSEs at grade 3 and above including English and Maths, and the entry requirements for Level 3 are 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including English, Maths and an Art related subject.
Destinations
Approximately half of our students go on to study at university and the other half go into employment or source an apprenticeship.
Art & Design at BCA Video
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