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MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art & Design
Course Code 12/07/05
MQF Level 3
Duration 1 year full-time
Awarding Body MCAST-BTEC
Fees BTEC Registration Fees
Entry Requirements

MCAST Foundation Certificate
or
2 SEC/O-Level Passes
Compulsory: Art or Art & Design or Textiles & Design

Other Entry Requirements

Interview and Portfolio

Course Description

The BTEC Diploma in Art and Design provides underpinning knowledge and practical skills, giving students an introduction to various aspects of the creative industries. This programme is especially beneficial for those students who intend to progress to higher levels of education and training in Art, Craft and Design or Media.

Based on a series of study units, students will harness theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills during lectures as well as workshop based sessions related to given art and design briefs.

Study/Course Delivery

Based on a series of study units, students will harness theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills during workshop based tutorials related to given art and design briefs.

Assessment

Assessment is integrated into your course. Working to different assignment briefs, students will give evidence of the ability to achieve unit learning outcomes, while at the same time building a relevant portfolio of creative work.

Programme Learning Outcomes

× Understand the basic principles underlying art, design and creativity
× Explore and experiment with a range of media, materials and techniques
× Develop different ideas towards the solution of simple design problems
× Describe and evaluate own and others’ art and design work.

Core Study Units

Contextual references in Art and Design
2D Visual Communication
3D Visual Communication
Using Ideas to Explore, Develop and Produce Art & Design
Building an Art & Design Portfolio
Working in the Art & Design Industry
Working with 3D Design Briefs *
Working with 3D Design Craft Briefs*
Working with Interactive Media Briefs *
Working with Moving Image Briefs*
* Students will be asked to identify their preferred area of specialisation during the progression of the course. Options are offered subject to availability.

Key Skills:

English
Maltese
Mathematics
Information Technology
Personal Development

Progress After Completion

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Design Crafts
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

INDEX OF COURSES                                             Link Your Course and the Library
12/07/01 : MCAST Introductory Certificate in Art and Design

12/07/02 : MCAST Foundation Certificate in Art and Design

12/07/03A : MCAST Diploma in Printing

12/07/04 : MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts

12/07/05 : MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art & Design

12/07/06 : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

12/07/07 : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts)

12/07/08 : MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

12/07/09 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design

12/07/10 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts

12/07/11 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design

12/07/12 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media

12/07/13 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image)

12/07/14 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography

12/07/15 : Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 3D Design & Interiors

12/07/16 : Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Arts

12/07/17 : Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Graphic Design and Interactive Media

12/07/18 : Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media (Moving Image)

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