BTEC Extended Certificate in Art and Design (Fashion)

A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS

To gain a place on this course students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least three other GCSEs, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Some subjects also have additional entry requirements.

All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.

LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS

Subjects have individual entry requirements.

Students only need to apply for either Bricklaying or Hairdressing.

Assessment: Students are continually assessed throughout the course. Assessment takes many different forms, both written and verbal. There are designated assessment points throughout the year when units of study are assessed against the Level 3 Certificate grading criteria. Each unit is graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction.

The Level 3 Certificate qualification is the vocational equivalent to one ‘A’ level.

Year One

Unit 2 - Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design—Task set by BTEC. Externally Assessed

Unit 14- Textiles Materials, Techniques and Processes—Task set by Fashion/Textiles Teacher.

Internally Assessed.

Year Two

Unit 3 - The Creative Process—Task set by Fashion/Textiles Teacher. Internally Assessed.

Unit 1 - Visual Recording and Communication—Task set by BTEC. Externally Assessed

• Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language plus three other GCSEs at grade 5 or above.
• Art /Textiles is an advantage.
  

Future Applications

Potential Universities NUA-Norwich University of the Arts: BA Fashion Central Saint Martins

University of the Arts London: BA Fashion

Potential Career Path: Fashion Designer, Fashion Illustrator, Fashion Buyer, Fashion Blogger