A R C H I T E C T U R E B T E C H L E V E L 3
BTEC Extended Diploma in 3D Design Level 3 Location
Charnwood Centre and Beeston Centre
Course Outline
This new full time course will provide you with a broad range of skills and experience in the field of Architecture and can equip you for either employment or further study at university. The wide scope of this course will give you a sound understanding of the subject and introduce you to the range of career avenues that could be followed.
Architecture is a challenging and varied subject and requires a wide skill base. This Art & Design course is created to provide you with a solid foundation to enhance your career and higher education opportunities. Alongside the creative and practical modules you will also study Mathematics, Science and ICT, this is essential as most roles connected to Architecture require an understanding of these core areas. You will develop skills in architectural sketching, model making and sculpture, as well as in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and
The course will include the following units: • • • • • • • •
3D Computer Modelling Drawing from Observation Large Scale Design Large Working 3D Environments Visual Recording in Art & Design Ideas, Concepts in Art & Design Material Techniques & Processes in Art
3D Modelling for architectural illustration and visualisation. You will learn about the main architectural movements and the important architects behind them to support your ideas development.
As a student you will
The assignments that you will work on will ensure that you have every opportunity to get the best out of what you have learnt and the produce the highest quality of work you are capable of. The assignment briefs are based around scenarios that are industry relevant, this will help you create a good quality portfolio that you will be able to show a future employer or university admissions tutor.
experience to share with
benefit from specialist tutors with appropriate you. You will have access to well-equipped studio spaces and software typically used in industry.
BTEC Extended Diploma in 3D Design
Subjects/Modules
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