BTEC National Certificate in Art and Design (Ceramics) Level 3 Pearson

Class format and activities

Talks, demonstrations, note taking, practical workshops

Learning Outcomes

• 01: To encourage individual creative thinking through challenging design briefs, visual research and design development
• 02: To develop practical ceramic skills to a good standard for the creation of final designs in response to a project brief
• 03: To establish good working practices and methods
• 04: To prepare students for appropriate further study or employment in the Art and Design industry
• 05: Projects will encourage confidence in the handling and understanding of materials, techniques and processes.

Qualification Outcomes

BTEC National Certificate in Art and Design [EDEXCEL]
https://find-a-qualification.services.ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications/60304480

Course entry requirements

You may be an applicant with advanced qualifications and/or work experience, 19+ and planning a career change, or wanting to fulfil an ambition to study art and design working with ceramics. You will need to develop a strong portfolio and a body of work for a course place and university. All applicants are encouraged to visit current exhibitions and maintain a personal sketchbook. An interview task will be set before the interview to be able to enrol in this course.

What you need to know before you enrol

Students will be required to purchase their materials, including an A3 portfolio/s to hold flat artwork, clay, tools, slips and glazes. Some materials can be purchased at college. There is a small annual studio fee to cover materials used in the studio to be able to run the facilities.

What to bring to class

You will need to bring with you: an apron, a dust mask and a notebook.

What you can do next

Continue your education at Morley Waterloo with a HNC and HND in Ceramics.