BTEC
National
Diploma Design
Crafts
Two
Year Course
Course
Content
The National Diploma
in Design Crafts is a broad based design course which introduces students
to a variety of craft skills. The course aims to encourage interpersonal
and business skills, practical problem solving and the development of a
personal, strong and varied visual language. All students will prepare a
folder of design work and will be equipped within the course to evaluate
and present their own work.
The course covers a
variety of design craft related subjects such as:
Method
of Assessment
Students are assessed
through assignments and their portfolio of work.
Entry
Requirements
Applicants
should normally possess 4 GCSEs
(grade ‘C’ or above), an appropriate Intermediate GNVQ, or equivalent
qualification. They will also need a portfolio of Art and Design work and
be able to provide satisfactory references. Applications from indivduals
with relevant previous experience, including mature students, are
particularly welcomed.
Opportunities
This
course will enable students to prepare a portfolio of design work and
equip them with the necessary skills to seek employment, work as a craft
person or progress to further study, either at HND or degree level in one
or more design craft disciplines.
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