Art + Design Level 3 Diploma

Art & Design lets you develop as an artist across a wide range of media, from fine art drawing and painting to ceramics and textiles. With a heavy practical workload and a final major project built around a residential trip, this course suits students serious about pursuing a creative career or degree.

What are the entry requirements?
You’ll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, a grade 4 in GCSE Art (or a Merit in Level 2 BTEC Art & Design). A genuine passion for Art & Design is essential.
What you will learn
You'll explore 2D and 3D materials, techniques and processes, research artists and designers, and respond to specialist briefs across areas including printmaking, fine art painting and ceramics.
What's involved in the coursework?
You'll run a minimum of three projects simultaneously, with strong emphasis on written evaluation and thoroughly annotated sketchbooks alongside your practical work.
What can this course lead to?
Many students progress to an Art Diploma (Foundation) or directly into Higher Education, with career routes including architecture, fine art, graphic design, model making and computer games design.

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