Apprenticeships

Fashion & Textiles (Level 3)

BC

TCK

Duration and Entry Requirements: Duration: 2 years

• 4 GCSEs grades 9–4 ideally including English and maths OR • Art & Design at Level 2

What will I study?

This study programme will expose you to various design aspects, including surface pattern for fashion and interiors, fashion visualisation and illustration, and sculptural textiles/fashion. You will also have the opportunity to learn silk screen printing, machine and hand embroidery, paper making, fabric manipulation techniques, draping, transfer printing, computer aided design, felt making, and drawing. The emphasis will be on experimentation with materials and ideas generation for fashion, textile, interior and illustration outcomes.

What qualifications will I gain?

• Art & Design UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma • English and maths qualifications if required • Short course in Art & Design practice if required.

UCAS points available:

Up to 168.

What could I do next?

You can progress on to studying our Fashion & Textiles BTEC HNC/HND, see our Undergraduate prospectus for more information or visit our website. Alternatively, you can apply for a university course in a relevant subject, or progress on to employment in a related field.

Fine Art (Level 3)

Location:

BC

Duration and Entry Requirements: Duration: 2 years

• 4 GCSEs grades 9–4 ideally including English and maths OR • Art & Design at Level 2

What will I study?

This study programme will give you the flexibility to work with a range of materials, techniques and processes, often dipping into other subject areas, such as digital media and video. The core programme offers painting, sculpture, printing, experimental photography and a range of open ended projects designed to challenge your ability to think and work creatively.

What qualifications will I gain?

• Art & Design UAL Level 2 Diploma • English and maths qualifications if required • Short course in Art & Design related practice if required.

UCAS points available:

Up to 168.

What could I do next?

You can progress on to studying our Arts Practice BTEC HNC/HND, see our Undergraduate prospectus for more information or visit our website. Alternatively, you can apply for a university course in a relevant subject, or progress on to employment in a field related to your subject specialism.

Graphic Design (Level 3)

BC

TCC TCK

Duration and Entry Requirements: Duration: 2 years

• 4 GCSEs grades 9–4 ideally including English and maths OR • Art & Design at Level 2

What will I study?

This study programme will give you a strong insight into illustration, typography, advertising, layout design, packaging and drawing using a variety of media and techniques including digital photography. You will also learn how to use the Adobe Creative Suite software: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and Adobe After Effects for graphic animation.

What qualifications will I gain?

• Art & Design UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma • English and maths qualifications if required • Short course in Art & Design practice if required.

UCAS points available:

Up to 168.

What could I do next?

You can progress on to our Graphic Design HNC/HND pathway, see our Undergraduate prospectus for more information or visit our website. Alternatively, you can apply for a university course in a relevant subject, or progress on to employment in a field related to your subject specialism.

Photography (Level 3)

Location:

BC TCK

Duration and Entry Requirements: Duration: 2 years

• 4 GCSEs grades 9–4 ideally including English and maths OR • Art & Design at Level 2

What will I study?

This study programme gives you the opportunity to explore different lens-based media and learn about film-based and digital techniques, including darkroom techniques and image manipulation. You will develop personal projects that explore themes and ideas connected with the potential of photography to record, document, narrate and challenge. You will learn how to select photographic equipment and technologies that are appropriate and fit for purpose.

What qualifications will I gain?

• Art & Design UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma • English and maths qualifications if required • Short course in Art & Design practice if required.

What could I do next?

Up to 168.

What could I do next?

You can progress on to our Photography HNC/ HND, see our Undergraduate prospectus for more information or visit our website. Alternatively, you can apply for a university course in a relevant subject, or progress on to employment in a field related to your subject specialism.

Foundation Diploma (Level 3)

BC

TCK

Duration and Entry Requirements: Duration: 1 year

• Minimum of one A-Level in a design-related subject.

What will I study?

This study programme will enable you to explore and experiment with a wide range of concepts, ideas and materials, in addition to giving you the opportunity to focus on your chosen specialist area and build up your portfolio of work. This programme is highly recommended if you have completed A-Levels (or a Level 3 equivalent qualification) and want to progress on to a degree-level course in an art & design subject at university or college.

What qualifications will I gain?

• Art & Design BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma.

UCAS points available:

Up to 84.

What could I do next?

You can progress on to one of our HNC/HNDs in your chosen art and design discipline, or an Art & Design-related degree, see our Undergraduate prospectus for more information or visit our website.

Freya

Fine Art Level 3 Previous School: Longsands Academy

I’ve enjoyed all of the opportunities that being at College has given me - from access to new equipment, such as oil painting, plaster and screen printing, to a work experience placement at the Tate Modern in London with contemporary artist, Quilla Constance.

Business

Introduction

A qualification in Business can be a great stepping stone towards a career across a wide range of industries. Our Study Programmes are accredited by Pearson and The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

This accreditation means that you can be confident that the skills you are learning have real industry value. Our experienced tutors will take you through each of the elements of your chosen programme, providing practical examples to ensure that the theories learned can be applied to the working environment. You will undertake a work placement as part of your study programme giving you valuable experience within the industry.

BC Bedford College Cauldwell Street Campus TCC Tresham College Corby Campus TCK Tresham College Kettering Campus TCW Tresham College Wellingborough Campus

Our Study Programmes

Level 3

Accounting

Business

Management & Administration

Level 2

Accounting

Business

BC TCC

BC TCC TCK TCW

BC TCK

BC TCC

BC TCC TCK TCW

We also offer apprenticeships in Business. See page 45 or visit

www.bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk

to find out more

You will learn....

a number of core skills and behaviours in this pathway no matter what level you choose.

To be highly organised and work methodically

To understand management systems To manage projects effectively through planning

To work collaboratively and independently To gain an understanding of the data and analytic tools

To organise meetings and events

Joshua

Business Level 3 Previous School: Manor School Sports College

As part of my College work placement I work once a week at Portfolio Events, which is a catering company. I can apply everything I learn in College to my work here, including finance when I work on spreadsheets and filing, and marketing when I look at how they promote themselves through awards and testimonials.