You will gain an insight into the specialist disciplines that exist in art and design. The programme is usually aimed at students who have completed a Level 3 qualification, who wish to define a subject specialism area of study and you will explore a range of areas (eg painting, drawing, life drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, graphic design and textiles) before deciding upon a pathway specialism.

The BTEC Foundation Course in Art and Design leads on to degree courses in the visual arts and applied design subjects. For example, fine art, fashion, design, commercial graphics and documentary photography.