www.hackney.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7613 9123


Art and Design BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma


inArt and Design This two-year course allows you to study a broad range of two and three dimensional art disciplines representing the major career pathways in art and design – leading to increased specialisation in your chosen subject in the second year. You will build skills in the use of the visual language through subjects such as drawing, painting, printmaking, fashion and textiles, sculpture, 3-D design, graphic design and digital media. We place a strong emphasis on developing ideas and engagement with historical and contemporary art practice – with visits to museums and galleries and the opportunity to participate in ‘live’ projects with professional art practitioners as well as a study trip abroad.


Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade A–C or equivalent. Plus, in addition to showing a genuine interest in the subject, you will need to show - an electronic portfolio of your work or a website link that shows examples of your artwork.


IELTS requirements: 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in writing)


Possible next steps: Art and Design degree and HND courses such as: graphic design, product design, textile design, fine art, interactive media and interior design.


Length of course (weeks): 72 Hours perweek: 18


BTEC Level 3 Foundation


inArt and Design This higher level, one-year programme, prepares you for entry to degree level courses in Art and Design. You explore, with guidance from your tutor, your area of interest chosen from: fine art (drawing, painting and sculpture); communication (graphic design, illustration, photography and multi-media); or design (ceramics, metal, textiles, fashion and product design). There is a strong emphasis on the development of ideas and engagement with contemporary art practice and you will have the opportunity to participate in ‘live’ projects working with professional art practitioners as well as a study trip abroad. Time will be spent throughout the year building up a portfolio of work which will enable you to go onto your chosen Higher Education course.


Entry requirements: BTEC National Certificate or Diploma – or AS/A2 Level in Art and Design, and supporting GCSE passes at grade A–C or equivalent. You also need to show a good quality electronic portfolio of your work or a website link that shows examples of your artwork.


IELTS requirements: 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in writing)


Possible next steps: Art and Design degree/HND courses such as: graphic design, animation, product design, interior design, textile design and fine art.


Length of course (weeks): 36 Hours perweek: 20


17


HCC’s Art and Design students showcased an outstanding exhibition of work at the Open Kitchen, Bar & Restaurant in Hoxton. The impressive collection of images was the end product of a collaborative project with Autograph, a local arts charity. The powerful pictures were produced with the help of an acclaimed artist and were widely appreciated by art critics, staff, family and friends.


This is a guide to the courses we offer. Courses are subject to change, so visit www.hackney.ac.uk, contact us on +44 (20) 7613 9567 or email international@hackney.ac.uk for up-to-date information.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40