Art and Design Level 3

• What will I study and learn?

  An important part of a full time art and design course is having the opportunity totry the different types of art & design work before making a decision about your future. The early parts of the course will introduce you to creative working in 2D, 3D and time based media. During this stage you will have the opportunity to be exploratory and experimental. Only by trying different ways of working will you know where all your skills and interests lie. As the course progresses you will become more selective in the type of work you produce and your acquisition of skills becomes more specialised. During the second year of the course students elect to study in broad specialist groups where students can cover options such as:

  • Textiles, fashion, interiors and architecture, products and accessories
  • Communications, graphics, animation and film
  • Fine art, painting, print, sculpture and installation

  You will have the opportunity to work with specialist materials and technology in our designated workshop spaces, enabling you to create a dynamic and exciting portfolio suitable for university or apprenticeship interviews.

• How is the course assessed?

  The course consists of 13 units of art & design theory and practice; all units must be passed to achieve the qualification. You will receive support and feedback on your progress regularly. At the end of both the first and second years, students undertake a personal project, which is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction. The full qualification, once completed, attracts the same UCAS points as 3 A levels.

• What skills will I need for the course?

  You will need an enthusiasm for art and design, curiosity and the ability to work hard.

• What formal entry requirements will I need?

  Minimum requirements - 5 GCSEs at grade A*- C/9-4 including English and Art at grade 4

  OR

  Level 2 Diploma at Distinction/Merit plus GCSE English at grade 4. A proven interest and enthusiasm in any area of art and design.

• What could the course lead to in higher education or careers?

  For any career in art and design it is recommended that you go into higher education to do a specialist degree or foundation degree. You will produce a portfolio of work suitable for your aims, including degree applications.

  We offer a one-year Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (University of the Arts London) and a two year HND in graphic design.

• Are there any costs involved?

  During the course students will produce a personal portfolio of work. To create a diverse and engaging body of work suitable for Higher Education and employment interviews in Art and Design it is expected that you will extend on standard outcomes with specialist media and materials for which a studio fee is charged. The studio fee is a cover charge so that a variety of specialist materials can be purchased at an economical rate through educational suppliers and be available for use where appropriate on developing and presenting a personal portfolio.
  
  Studio fee - £100 - cover charge for:
  
  A portfolio, High quality cartridge paper, Acrylic/ oil/ watercolour paints, Oil pastels, Conte chalks, Graphite, Inks, Fabric transfer inks, Batik dyes, Batik wax, Cotton and synthetic fabric, Transfer mediums, Wool for felting, Screen printing, Relief printing, A variety of clay, slip and glazes, Glasswork, Metal Casting, Balsa wood, Plastic work including vacuum forming, Photographic processing and printing, Foam core board, Grey card and Mounting card.

• How do I apply for this course?

  To apply, please click on the Apply button at the top of the page.

• Are you aged over 19?

  Students aged 19 or over on 31st August directly preceding their academic year may be required to pay tuition fees for that year of study. Advanced Learner Loans may be available for students studying at Level 3. If you are aged 19-23 as at 31 August and this is your first full Level 3 you may not have to pay fees.

  
  

  Students who are 19-24 years old with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) issued by the Local Authority are not required to pay course fees (ie tuition fees are free). Students will be required to provide a final copy of their EHCP provided by the LA as evidence.