BTEC Art and Design

• Level 2 Pathway - For students who still need to resit their Mathematics and English Language GCSE's to gain a Grade 4 alongside Level 2 BTECs.
  
• Level 3 Vocational - For students who have gained a grade 4 in their Mathematics and English Language OR English Literature.
• IBCP Programme - For students gaining 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 and above including Mathematics and English Language.
• Sports Academies (Basketball/Football) - For students wishing to pursue Sport professionally alongside their studies. The academy must be taken in addition to one of the other three pathways on offer.

Number of subjects required:

• Level 3 Pathway - Please select three Level 3 courses (BTEC or RSL)
• IBCP Pathway - Please select two IB Diploma courses and two Level 3 Vocational courses (BTEC or RSL)

Please see our website for our online prospectus, which includes more detailed information about each subject that we offer.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Level 2, Level 3 and IBCP pathway please apply via Kent Choices

To apply for the Basketball or Football academies please email parrym@ntc.kent.sch.uk to express interest and receive invitations to trials.

National Extended Certificate - Equivalent to 1 A Level

Art and Design is a creative course for students who are looking for ways to express themselves. The course allows students to develop art and design projects and gain an understanding of the creative process.

Unit 1 - Visual Recording and Communication

Unit 2 - Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design

Unit 3 - The Creative Process

Unit 12 - Fine Art Materials, Techniques and Processes

Units 1 & 2 are assessed externally through exams.

Units 3 & 12 are coursework based which are internally assessed and externally moderated.

You must have at least:

4 in GCSE English Language

4 in GCSE Mathematics

Demonstration of artistic ability

Preferred but not essential:

Level 2 qualification in Art

University Degrees in:

Art, Art & Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, History of Art, Illustration, Photography etc.

Employment in:

Artist, Conservator, Game artist, Interior design, Photographer etc.

Higher Level Apprenticeships