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Fun Run Fundraising
A huge well done to all the students and staff who ran the Blackpool Beaverbrooks 10K last Sunday.
Olympic Spirit at Blackpool Sixth Form
The college will host its first community sports day with over 150 young people taking part, including pupils from at least...
Art students break “Out of the Frame” for exhibition in Thornton
Blackpool Sixth Form art and design students will be breaking out of the Frame for their exhibition at the Kiln House Gallery...
England Rugby coach speaks to Blackpool Sixth Form sport students
Brian Ashton, the head coach of the England rugby team that reached the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, delivered a...
Rugby Academy Boss prepares for Paralympic role
Paul Moran who heads up the Blackpool Sixth Form Rugby Academy has had a early insight into the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic...Announcements
Battle of the Bands
29th May 7.00pm
Performing Arts Musical Theatre Showcase
31st May 7.30pm
Pre-Sixth Form Conference
2nd July 8.45am - 4.00pm
Art & Design - BTEC First Diploma
The Dual Pathway Programme is year one of a three year programme. It allows you to progress smoothly onto a full range
of advanced level applied programmes. For more information about the Dual Pathway: Level 2 Programme click here
This course is available as a BTEC Level 2 Diploma (worth four GCSEs).
What will I study?
This is an exciting and intensive course covering many disciplines. It provides a broad understanding of Art and Design in a practical context.
There are a total of 8 units (60 credits) for the First Diploma and you will learn skills and techniques across a variety of media including drawing, mixed media, painting, printmaking, textiles, clay, wire, photography and computer software packages. Through independent and guided exploration you will produce a body of work for each project taking inspiration from traditional and contemporary artistic practices.
Assessment
100% Coursework and Final Major Piece.
Where does it lead
Many students will use this qualification to either continue with their studies to Advanced Level at the Sixth Form, especially in the many fields of art and media, or as a vocational qualification that will lead to employment in an art and design related field.
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