Art and Design

Tresham offers a variety of courses in Art and Design. Art and Design courses are based at our Kettering campus which offers ideal facilities for creative study through its media suite, photographic room, ceramics work shops, Mac suites and dedicated art rooms.  The Art and Design Foundation Studies degree is the standard route in to studying Art and Design at degree level and can be studied part time and full time at Tresham.  BTECs are available at various levels in Art and Design, Textiles, Photography and Graphic Design and Higher National Diplomas can be taken in Art and Design and Fine Art. 

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  • Art & Design BTEC First Diploma
    The BTEC First Diploma in Design consists of four core (compulsory) units plus two specialist units and has been designed to provide preparation for employment or progression onto a level 3 National Diploma programme of study in a specialist area of yo
    Subject: Art and Design
    Venue: Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
  • Art & Design BTEC Foundation Diploma Year 1 Of 2
    Method of assessment - Students benefit from continuous assessment to support achievement and track progress. There is an externally examined final assignment towards the end of the course. Aims achieved - BTEC/EDEXCEL National Diploma Second Level 3
    Subject: Art and Design
    Venue: Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
    Code: ART004Y1-01K
  • Art & Design BTEC National Diploma
    The BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design is a broad based, two year, full time course.  This is the ideal course if you are undecided about which area of art and design you wish to specialize within. If you are open minded and interested in any
    Subject: Art and Design
    Venue: Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
  • Art and Design BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies
    This course provides a sound basis for specialised Higher Level study in Art & Design.This is the most important course for students who wish to apply through UCAS for a specialist career course in Art or Design. If you want to choose a top un
    Subject: Art and Design
    Venue: Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
  • Art, Design & Media BTEC Introductory Diploma
    The Introductory Diploma in Art, Design and Media is designed to develop the skills necessary to improve your chances of progressing onto a higher level course (such as a level 2 course including First Diploma in Art, Design and Media) or employment.&#
    Subject: Art and Design
    Venue: Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
  • Creative Arts and Media Diploma
    You will develop skills that are central to creative roles and learn how to question, explore, create and communicate, bringing your ideas to life through the practical use of art, design and creative writing. You will also learn to be aware of your surr
    Subject: Art and Design
    Venue: Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
  • Foundation Degree in Fine Art
    This course is run in association with the University of Northampton.  You will be taught by practising artists and be encouraged to develop your creative thinking.  The course combines studio practice, workshops and lectures and will provide
    Subject: Art and Design
    Venue: Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
    Code: 1000-HNDK
  • Graphic Design BTEC National Diploma
    The course aims to provide a broad based study in graphic design to meet the growing and challenging needs of the design industry.  It focuses on the practical application of knowledge and the development of skills required for employment or academi
    Subject: Art and Design
    Venue: Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
  • Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design
    This is a University of Northampton course which runs at Tresham in Kettering. All students are University of Northampton students and benefit from full access to the university facilities in addition to those at Tresham.
    Subject: Art and Design
    Venue: Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
  • Textiles, Fashion and Clothing BTEC National Diploma
    This course is aimed at open minded creative individuals who want to learn about the design process and different approaches to a broad range of multi-media including recycled materials, plastics, glass, paper, metals, ceramics, rubber, etc.  
    Subject: Art and Design
    Venue: Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering