EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)
Qualification summary
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design has been developed:
• to give centres maximum flexibility in constructing a programme of learning relevant to their learners’ needs and to enable them to make full use of the skills, knowledge and experience of their staff
• to give learners the opportunity to gain an understanding of employment opportunities, job requirements, and working practices in the creative industries
• to enable learners to start building the technical skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to a sector (or sectors) of the creative industries
• to provide a qualification which will enable progression to further study, training, or employment
• to enable learners to make informed choices with regard to a career in the creative industries
• to develop skills that may be applicable in other work situations.
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design focuses on specific sub-sectors of the media industries and is a skills based qualification.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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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.
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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.
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design has been developed in the art and design sector to focus on:
• providing vocationally related education and training for those who are intending to work or who already work in the creative industries
• providing opportunities for learners to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification either to enter employment in the creative industries or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Higher National in Art and Design
• providing opportunities for learners to develop skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to the creative industries in an applied learning context
• giving learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life
The units have been developed to provide opportunities to assess personal learning and thinking
skills across the qualification. Opportunities for developing Functional Skills have been signposted in
units.
Advertising Art Director
Advertising Creative/Copywriter/Director
Animator
Antique Dealer
Archaeologist
Architect
Art Editor
Art Exhibition Organiser
Art Therapist
Art Valuer
CAD Draughtsperson
Cartographer
Cartoonist
Ceramic/Pottery maker
Computer Games Designer
Design Engineer
Display Designer/Visual Merchandiser
DTP Operator
Engraver
Exhibition Designer
Fashion/Clothing Designer
Fine Artist
Footwear Designer
Glassmaker
Goldsmith/Silversmith
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Interior Designer
Internet/Web Professional
Landscape Architect
Make-up Artist
Medical Illustrator
Medical Photographer
Model Maker
Multimedia Designer
Museum/Art Gallery Curator
Painter and Decorator
Photographer
Photographic Stylist
Product Designer
Sculptor
Stage/Set Designer
Stonemason
Tailor/Dressmaker
Technical Author
Technical Illustrator
Textile Designer
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
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09.2
Crafts, Creative Arts and Design
Aural Examination
Coursework
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design consists of five mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits and 720 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
For the general pathway, the 70 credits of optional units required, may be selected from across both the Art and Design Specialist list (Group E) and the Professional Specialist list (Group C).
For the endorsed titles, of the 70 credits required from optional units, a minimum of 40 credits must be chosen from one of the endorsed title Specialist lists (Groups F-M) and up to a maximum of 30 credits from the Professional Specialist list (Group C) and/or any other pathway-specific group.
This structure allows the flexibility to import standard BTEC units (QCF) at Levels 2, 3 or 4 to meet local needs. This is limited to a total of 10 credits and can not be at the expense of the mandatory units or the required minimum Specialist units for the endorsed titles in this qualification.
This qualification provides pathways to the following endorsed titles:
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design (3D Design)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design (Fashion and Clothing)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design (Graphic Design)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design (Interactive Media)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design (Photography)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design (Textiles)
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Mandatory Units
Credit Value required: Minimum 50, Maximum 50.
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J/502/4965 - Visual Recording in Art and Design
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R/502/4967 - Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design
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K/502/5736 - Ideas and Concepts in Art and Design
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D/502/4969 - Communication Through Art and Design
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R/502/4970 - Contextual Influences in Art and Design
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B -
Optional Units
Credit Value required: Minimum 70.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1.