Level 1 Art and Design

Bishop Burton College

York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 1

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Bishop Burton College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This art and design course will introduce you to a broad range of disciplines, using an extensive range of creative approaches and materials, including digital media. The course recognises the importance of developing enterprise skills through practical, creative activities, and is designed to equip you to progress to higher level courses.

Course Details

Exploring drawing
Exploring painting
A project in two or three dimensions
Exploring 3D design and crafts
English and Maths, as required

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will undertake internally assessed assignments.

Entry requirements

GCSEs at grade 1 or 2, including Maths and English. A genuine passion for the subject and one satisfactory reference is needed.

Equipment required

Drawing equipment including pens, pencils, rubber, ruler, sharpener, watercolours. A digital camera/ smart phone is useful for taking photos of your work. Sketchbooks, a laptop or tablet would be useful.

Your next steps...

Upon completion of the course, you can progress to the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design.

Additional information

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-1-in-Art-and-Design

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