Pre-degree

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) (1 Year, full-time)

Duration

1 Year. Full-time.

Entry Requirements

Minimum: 5 GCSE’s A-C grade including English and preferably Mathematics OR equivalent qualifications.

Term Starts

September 2011.

If you have just completed your GCSEs or AS Levels and are looking to focus on art, design or media communication, our new BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design could be your next move.

The course is equivalent to two A levels* and perfect if you are looking for an alternative to AS or A2 study.

The advantage of joining Ravensbourne at this stage is studying in a university-level environment that offers second-to-none specialist facilities.

To give you a flavour of what is on offer, we have 3D design workshops, a photography studio, fashion studios, and two world-class television studios.

On successful completion, you will have a number of internal progression opportunities:

  • Continuing with Ravensbourne and studying the Diploma in Foundation Studies – guaranteed entry if recommended by the Subject Leader for Further Education.
  • Continuing with Ravensbourne and studying the Level 0 in Design and Communication, subject to successful admissions procedures.
  • Continuing with Ravensbourne and studying a Foundation Degree Arts (FdA) or Science (FdSc), subject to successful admissions procedures.

* Subject to final grades, this course is the equivalent to two A levels.

Stage 1

This contains compulsory units cover drawing, visual communication, and using digital design IT packages.

Stage 2

Introduces you to specialist areas within the design and communication fields, including:

  • fashion and textiles
  • 3D design
  • graphic design
  • animation, video, photography and motion graphic design
  • broadcasting disciplines.

The course ends with a final major study that can be based on one of any of the areas covered in Stages 1 and 2.

What happens next?
If you like the sound of what is on offer, you can apply directly to us. Once we have received your application you will be invited in for an interview.

Foundation enquiries
T +44 (0) 20 3040 3500
E admissions@rave.ac.uk