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Art & Design BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate

at Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course presents you with exciting and challenging opportunities to learn much more about what it means to be a creative and imaginative visual artist, and to grow in this way throughout the course. Our course is designed to build on the skills and enthusiasm you bring. We will help you acquire new skills, broaden your knowledge, and help give you the confidence you need to achieve your full potential in this rich and exciting subject area. The skills learnt on this course are relevant to a wide range of subjects at degree level, as students build on their knowledge of visual culture, skills of research and analysis, and use of imagination and creative flair. A wide range of study areas can be explored dependant on personal interest including painting, drawing, mixed media, collage, digital image manipulation, photography, textiles, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and history of art. Possible career pathway areas include: fine art, graphic design, illustration, photography, interior design, animation, architecture, print making, craft design, web design and more.

What you need to get on

See pages 8-10 of prospectus.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Plantsbrook School

    Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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