Art & Design BTEC Diploma (Level 2)

The General entry requirements are 4 GCSE’s at Grade 3 or above with a minimum 3 in GCSE English Language or Maths or a MERIT in Foundation Learning.

The course consists of four units:
Unit A1: EXPLORING & DEVELOPING ART & DESIGN SKILLS 
Unit A2: ART & DESIGN PROJECT 
Unit B: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit C: RESPONDING TO A CREATIVE BRIEF

The course consists of four units. 
A single grade is awarded for each unit: Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Units are internally assessed (by teachers) and externally verified (by Pearson). Where relevant, you may be offered a 2-week resubmission opportunity for each unit in order to improve your grade.
To pass the course, students must pass every unit.
To progress onto Level 3, students must secure a Merit or higher.

Students who achieve a Merit or higher will be encouraged to continue their studies at St Charles by progressing onto the Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design. Alternatively, in some cases they may go on to study A-Level Art or Photography alongside another vocational diploma. 

After completing the Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design, students are well prepared to apply directly to university for an arts-based degree or a Foundation course. We are proud to have a 100% success rate in students securing places on either art foundation diplomas or undergraduate degree courses.

The department has strong links with leading creative universities, and many students progress to prestigious institutions such as University of the Arts London (Central Saint Martins, CCW, LCC, LCF), The Royal Drawing School, Ravensbourne, Middlesex, as well as universities in Bournemouth, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and beyond.

"The good thing about the Art Department is it has really good resources and the teachers and staff are really friendly and encourage us to work hard and they are really helpful. I would really recommend someone to study at St Charles, especially the art department" 

Students joining us at St Charles will benefit from the use of large, well-lit studio spaces to work in, along with industry standard Mac Suites, and facilities which include a Laser-cutter, Kiln, Heat-press, Screen-printing Suite and a newly installed Photography Dark-room. As part of the curriculum student's studies are enhanced by termly trips and visits, along with industry led talks and the opportunity to partake in work placements. See more of our student work, and hear what students have to say about us by visiting our Instagram page: 

https://www.instagram.com/stcharlesart 

The Art & Photography Department comprises of 4 teachers and 1 specialist technician. Each with expertise in a broad range of techniques and processes, the department staff have studied and worked at a number of prestigious institutions including Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Art, Edinburgh College of Art, London College of Fashion and The Royal College of Art. 

Department staff continue to engage with contemporary art and design and develop their own practice. This includes explorations of the following areas: ceramics, photography, jewellery design, fine art, illustration, graphic design, product design, interior accessories and games design. 

If you have any questions regarding the courses within Art & Photography, please contact:

Head of Art & Photography
Claire Hemsley
chm@stcharles.ac.uk

Head of Creative Arts Faculty
Lena Abbas
Lab@stcharles.ac.uk 

0208 968 7755  Ext. 224