BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design
at Skegness Academy, Skegness · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Art and Design is intended as a qualification for post-16 learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education, and ultimately to employment, possibly in the creative industries. The creative industries is one of the fastest growing in the UK, so Art and Design has never been more relevant. As part of the course you will gain practical and theoretical knowledge in a broad range of specialisms, these include drawing, painting, digital, two and three-dimensional design and art history as well as guidance in building portfolios, preparing for interviews and future careers in the art and design sector.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE - Grades 9 to 4
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
Skegness Academy
Church Road North, Skegness, PE25 2QH
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Skegness
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