This course is designed for art students interested in enhancing their practical "hands-on" skills and digital expertise while expanding their knowledge of various art and design disciplines. You will explore:
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Ceramics
- 3D Design
- Installation
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Contextual Studies
- Model Making
- and portfolio development.
You will have access to the full Adobe Suite, an industry-standard tool that will help you strengthen your digital skills throughout the course.
The program includes educational visits to galleries and exhibitions, giving you the opportunity to experience the works you study in person. Projects will highlight the importance of research and the creative development of your coursework, encouraging you to explore various influences and cultural references to cultivate a more personal response to your work.
In the second year, there will be a focus on you as an emerging artist or designer, allowing you to develop your own ideas for projects. You will also have the chance to collaborate on live projects, exhibitions and community outreach initiatives with local organisations or charities.
By the end of the course, you will have developed an exceptional portfolio which supports the majority of our students in gaining entry to some of the best universities in the country including UAL, London Met and Goldsmiths.
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Entry requirements
4 x GCSEs grade 9-4 (grade A- C) including an art/design subject, or a Level 2 qualification in an art-related subject at merit/distinction grade, together with (ideally) GCSE English and maths at grade 9-4 (grade A- C). Your GCSE Art coursework, or work from your Level 2 course, will be looked at during the interview.
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Who is the course for?
The Level 3 course is for students who are considering a career in Art & Design and want to explore different art disciplines in more depth before making up their mind, this course is for you. It can lead to careers in Illustration & Graphic Design, Textile Print & Fashion, Comic Art & Animation, Fine Art & Applied Art.
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Study methods
Most of your lessons will be art studio based where you will be doing practical tasks and completing evidence of your developing skills and knowledge in your sketchbooks. You will develop ideas for 2D, 3D and time-based live projects, learning through practical and critical activities to express yourself.
You will also study the history and contemporary practice of art and design with work experience opportunities, exciting exhibition visits, trips to museums and opportunities to explore other sources of inspiration. -
How is the course assessed?
You will complete sketchbooks and final pieces for each project, writing comments about your work and a final evaluation. At the end of each year, you will complete a Final Major Project (FMP) where you have an opportunity to work more independently, following a theme using media and techniques that best represent your skills and interests. This final unit will be assessed at Pass, Merit or Distinction grade, and provide the overall grade for each year of the course.
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More information
You will need to have some art materials at home such as a range of HB-6B pencils, colouring pencils, water colour, acrylic paints and brushes, in order to complete your sketchbook work.
There may be some additional costs for travel and relevant museum/exhibition visits during this course.
Please bring the usual writing materials and drawing pencils, an eraser and a sharpener to all lessons. -
Where Next – Job Opportunities
There are a wide range of job opportunities within industries such as Film and TV, in such roles as Graphic Design, Animation, and Photography.
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Where Next – Further Studies
Successful students can progress to a Foundation Art Diploma, or Degree course at a wide range of Colleges and Universities. Past students have gained entrance to a range of prominent degree courses in many of the disciplines mentioned above. The College has strong links with the University of Arts London (UAL) Aim Higher initiative which provides students with access to free spring and/or summer courses during your first year.
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
