ABC Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art, Design and Media
Qualification summary
The ABC Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art, Design and Media is a programme designed to educate learners to make informed decisions, facilitating progression to Higher Education in the areas of Art, Design and Media, or into related employment. The programme builds on a learner’s prior experience, linking skills already acquired, with ideas and challenges which will extend learners critical independence, and provide them with a full understanding of the career opportunities in art, design and the media.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
This qualification will develop learners' skills and critical awareness. They will be able to identify and interpret their strengths and direction through a progressive exploration of skills and concepts central to Art and Design practice. They will gain understanding and awareness of the opportunities and demands of Further Education and study in Art, Design and Media in order to translate potential and ability into realistic goals within Higher Education and/or chosen employment.
Advertising Art Director
Advertising Creative/Copywriter/Director
Animator
Architect
Art Exhibition Organiser
Art Valuer
Ceramic Decorator
Ceramic/Pottery maker
Exhibition Designer
Fashion/Clothing Designer
Fine Artist
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Interior Designer
Jeweller
Medical Illustrator
Medical Photographer
Multimedia Designer
Photographer
Product Designer
Screen Printer
Sculptor
Stage/Set Designer
Technical Illustrator
Textile Designer
Theatre Director
Wallpaper Designer
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
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09.2
Crafts, Creative Arts and Design
The qualification is internally assessed and verified and externally verified.
There are 8 mandatory units
Group A Exploratory Stage - Learners complete all 3 units
Group B Pathway Stage Level 3 - Learners complete 4 units which must include Unit 4
Learners could complete the 3 remaining units from Group B Pathway Stage Level 3 or substitute a maximum of 2 units from Group C Pathway Stage Level 4
Group D Confirmatory Stage - Learners complete 1 unit
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A -
Exploratory Stage
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J/501/5683 - Information and Research in Art, Design and Media
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L/501/5684 - Recording and Responding in Art, Design and Media
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R/501/5685 - Experimentation with Materials and Processes in Art, Design and Media
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B -
Pathway Stage Level 3
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D/501/5687 - Personal Preparation and Progression in Art, Design and Media
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H/501/5688 - Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media
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K/501/5689 - Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media
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D/501/5690 - Media Development in Art, Design and Media
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C -
Pathway Stage Level 4
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H/501/5691 - Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media
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K/501/5692 - Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media
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M/501/5693 - Media Development in Art, Design and Media
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D -
Confirmatory Stage
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Y/501/5686 - Personal Confirmatory Study in Art, Design and Media