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BTEC Level 3
Graphic Design &
Photography
Level 3
Health and
Social Care
EXAM BOARD: PEARsOn D ED
EXAM BOARD: OCR C EC FD ED
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 Excellent preparation for your career in Graphic Design
and Photography, learning from assignments that are
based on realistic workplace situations.
3 Learn to work with industry professionals on ‘live’
projects, building employability skills and opportunities
to see your work used commercially.
3 Access to a range of specialist equipment including the
Adobe Creative Suite, a lighting studio and darkroom.
3 Chance to progress to university, or into Art and Designrelated
employment.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Year 1 - you will develop visual language skills with a
variety of media including a combination of computerbased
processes and techniques using industry-standard
software (Adobe Creative Suite), also incorporating use of
traditional media and materials.
Year 2 - you have the choice of pursuing either the Graphic
Design or the Photography pathways. Specialist areas in
the Graphic Design pathway includes digital capture and
editing, advertising, typography and publishing. Specialist
areas in the Photography pathway include
landscape/architecture, studio, film and portraiture.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 – four main assignments
Year 2 – two main assignments + Final Major Project
The National Diploma is coursework and unit based.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• commitment to Graphic Design or Photography
• hard work ethic
• enthusiasm for producing personal and unique work
• passion for the subject
PROGRESSION
You will build a strong portfolio that will allow you to apply
for top university places or go on to work in the Creative
Industries, in full-time employment or apprenticeships.
Other options include progression onto the Art Foundation
course.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Gallery visits, research trips as well as visiting speakers
from universities and industry to discuss career paths.
‘Live’ assignments set by industry professionals. Past clients
range from Sky TV, Barclays, Professional Imagemaker,
Greene King cakes and a number of local and national
charities and businesses.
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 Ideal qualification for those who want a broad
background in health and social care
3 In order to provide maximum flexibility you can study
this subject as a Certificate (one block), Extended
Certificate (two blocks) or a Foundation Diploma (three
blocks).
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Nutrition, anatomy and physiology, equality, mental
health, positive relationships in care and infection
control.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Coursework and exams
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• GCSE grade 4 or above in a Science
• sound understanding of human physiology is strongly
recommended
• depending on your plans you will be advised that
some subjects will be essential to ensure progression
in your chosen career/degree
PROGRESSION
Many of our students choose Health and Social Care
because they have a clear idea of their future profession
eg. nursing, midwifery, social work, paramedical services,
social work, counsellor, physio and occupational therapy
etc. However, many are unsure when they start their
studies with us and wish to gain vital knowledge and
experience.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Enrichment activities include support in preparing Health
and Social Care university applications and interviews. A
variety of trips and visits including Disneyland Paris and a
number of universities. Applied learning experiences within
college and in local care organisations to develop your
knowledge, understanding, skills and experience.
Opportunity of work experience, which plays a vital role in
embedding knowledge as well as supporting future
university/job applications.
52 See page 25 for vocational qualifications key.