BIAD : BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

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BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Introduction

The Foundation Diploma at Bournville is recognised as being one of the best courses of its kind in the country. We aim to give you the required qualification for the progression to Art and Design Degrees at both BIAD as well as those in other universities. Your talents and skills are nurtured throughout the course by our team of experienced staff who are all specialist practitioners. They will help you achieve your creative potential through a variety of projects.

Key Facts

  • You will study in a setting that is in the heart of the Bournville Village Trust conservation area.
  • The buildings and resources have been refurbished to optimise the demands of contemporary art and design disciplines.
  • Many students will go on to study at BIAD through our links with the degree courses.
  • We offer a broad range of techniques, disciplines and media so that you are able to make informed choices for your future career.
  • Mentor support, one-to-one teaching and guidance will help you gain confidence in your learning.
  • Opportunities to engage in faculty events, exhibitions, lecture programmes, study trips, award schemes and the university e-learning portal.
Summary
  • School
  • School of Art
  • Campus
  • Bournville
  • Duration
  • Full Time: 1 year
    Part Time: 2 years

Why Choose Us?

  • Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) is one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious institutes of art, architecture and design education – our arts and crafts heritage dates back to 1843.
  • In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, a total of 60% of BIAD research was judged to be of ‘world-leading’ or internationally excellent quality.
  • The Times Good University Guide 2010 ranks our Art and Design research in the UK’s top 10 – the highest-ranked institution outside London.
  • The research we carry out has a real-world purpose, and new discoveries always feed back into the teaching and insight you receive.
  • We’ve invested £6.5m in the Bournville Centre for the Arts, £5.5m in the School of Art - giving it facilities that rank among the best in the country – and refurbished the striking School of Jewellery, as well as state-of-the-art Animation hub (the first of its kind in the UK), a ‘green’ room, digital suites and TV studios.
  • Almost 80% of respondents to the National Student Survey praised the enthusiasm of Creative Arts and Design staff, and the clear way they explained their subject.
  • We attract more art and design students from China and Malaysia than almost any other institution – the international regard in which we’re held has led us to offer design and animation courses on-site in Hong Kong and Thailand.
  • Creativity and innovation makes the air crackle – the 4,000-strong student community you’ll join at BIAD sees a challenge as a chance, an issue as an opportunity, and knows that there’s something beyond every horizon.

Further Studies

If you successfully complete the course you have the right to progress directly to an appropriate HND or undergraduate course within the faculty.

For further information on courses Tel: +44(0)121 331 5595 or go direct to the courses section of the website.

Employment Opportunities

Most students completing the course go on to study on a range of higher education courses in art and design, while some progress directly on to work in the art and design industries.

Location

Situated on the Bournville Village Green.
School of Art
Linden Road
Birmingham B30 1JX
Tel: 0121 331 5775

Accommodation

Foundation students are eligible to live in the University halls of residence. These are located within easy travelling distance to Bournville. Further information about this will be sent on the offer of a place.

Structure

Course Structure

Exploratory Stage
At this stage you will be introduced to wide range of activities and workshops designed to equip you with the basic skills required to make informed choices for your pathway choice. Projects enable you to develop creative ideas and experiment with media, processes and technologies. Historical and theoretical contexts are also embedded in the introductory phase.

Pathway Stage
By this stage you will have chosen your specialist area of study and will prepare a portfolio for progression, applying to your prospective university through UCAS. Individual guidance from staff will help you develop a body of work that is appropriate for your choice.

Final Major Project
The final phase of the course will involve you writing, planning and organising your own project. This will conclude with an exhibition of your work put on at the same time as the BA Art and Design Degree Shows within the university.

Assessment
Assessment takes place at the conclusion of each stage of the course and is based on the Edexcel Level 3 BTEC assessment criteria for each stage.

How to apply

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points : 120

In certain circumstances we are able to recognize prior learning or work experiences that can count towards your entry requirements

Interview
All applicants are individually interviewed with a portfolio of work as part of the selection procedure

Application Details

For an application form, or further information, contact BIAD Admissions: Tel: 0121 331 5150. Email: biad.admissions@bcu.ac.uk

Fees Notes

For information on fees please contact BIAD Admissions. Tel: +44 (0)121 331 5150. Email: biad.admissions@bcu.ac.uk  

If you are 19 or over on the year of entry you will have to pay your own fees, you should be aware that the course is classified as further education so there are no student loans available. The fees are £1200 including the Edexcel registration fee for the current academic year. Overseas students will pay £7000.

Enquiries

Prospective students from the UK or EU may enquire online by using the Course Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 5595.

Prospective students from non-EU countries may enquire via the International Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 6714.