BTEC Art and Design

Applications Open - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close - 3rd April 2026

Entry Requirements -

IBDP - 6 Grade 6s

IBCP - 5 Grade 5s

Level 3 - 4 Grade 4s

Level 2 - dependent

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

To apply for courses at TMS sixth form please select the subject combination you wish to apply for. The combinations as described are subject to change so please put in your ideal choices, even if they do not match the options grid.

All course options will be confirmed post interviews.

When you access the application page you will be shown a list of subjects only. Please note they will not be separated into the 3 different pathways (vocational, IBCP, IBDP)

For those wishing to apply for the level1/2 vocational pathway, please select this as an option. You do not need to select any further subjects and individual choices will be confirmed at interview.

For those wishing to apply for the IBCP or IBDP pathway please select the individual choices from the list.

Level1/2 Vocational pathway

Select the Level1/2 vocational pathway only

Students completing a BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design will be aiming to go on to employment in the creative arts industry, often via the stepping stone of higher education.

The course offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of specialisms in a vocational context.

Students are required to work independently in response to a set brief and scenario. Units are a combination of written and practical outcomes.

Students have the opportunity to work in a wide range of formats and platforms. They will explore a range of specialist skills that will enable them to identify future career pathways.

Curriculum

Term 1 2 3 4 5 6

Year 12 Unit 4: Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design

Title: Man Manipulated Landscapes

Externally Set Task

Unit 2: Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design

Written Exam

Externally Set Task

Unit 1: Visual Recording and Communication

Practical Exam with Written element Unit 16: 3D Craft Materials, Techniques and Processes

Title: Curiosities of Craft (Part1) Unit 16: 3D Craft Materials, Techniques and Processes

Title: Design Craft Souvenirs (Part 2)

Year 13 Unit 10: Graphics Materials, Techniques and Processes

Title: The Art of Film Posters

Unit 3: The Creative process

Title: Evolution

Unit 5: Developing an Art and Design Portfolio

Title: Portfolio Interview

Externally Set Task

Unit 7: Developing and Realising Creative Intentions

Practical Exam Unit 5: Developing an Art and Design Portfolio Continued

Title: Portfolio Interview

Assessment

Course Components The course consists of 8 vocational units that will be completed over 2 years.

Five of these units are internally-assessed and three are externally-assessed.

Assessment Grades Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U). The grade of Near Pass is used for externally-assessed units only.

General entry requirements:

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6 x grade 6 or above, including Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)

International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme: 5 x grade 5 or above, including Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)

We have a strong history of students progressing on to university or apprenticeships