Creative Design Industries
Art & Design - Level 3 (September 2025 Start)
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Start Time: 09:00
End Date: 24/06/2026
End Time: 17:00
Day(s): Monday to Friday
Site: College Main Site
Course Overview
On this study programme you will explore a range of Art and Design
materials, techniques and processes including Drawing, Painting, Sculpture,
Printmaking, Illustration, 3D Design, Fashion and Textile Skills and the history
of Art & Design. You will also get to display your work in local and
regional exhibitions.
Work Experience & Industry Placements
You will have the opportunity to take part in work experience or work related activity through working on real art and design briefs for local employers, charities and community groups. In the second year you will also have the opportunity to take part in
Qualification Gained
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Art and Design in year 1 and a BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Art and Design in year 2
After The Course
After successful completion of this study programme you can progress onto a Higher Education programme at University. You can progress onto our Foundation Degrees in either Graphic Design or Photography.
What Will I Learn
You will gain a broad and in depth understanding to enable you to successfully progress onto University and your own career path. A typical week will include a mixture of fun practical and theory lessons focusing on a range of subject content related to art and design with support from your lecturer and working alongside others on your course. This will include workshops covering the use of various materials, processes and techniques used by designers and artists in fine art, drawing, painting, image making, ideas, art and design history, influences, fashion and textiles, printmaking, 2D design such illustration and 3D design such as craft and interior design. You will then apply this learning to set assignments and take your ideas and creativity in your own direction. Including working on real art briefs and competitions.
English And Maths
English and maths is embedded into the programme
Our Lecturers
Your lecturers are specialists in developing your skills to progress to your next level - most continue to work in the Creative Industries themselves!
Teaching Learning and Assessment
Through classroom based activities and practical Art and Design workshops and experiences supplemented by trips and guest speakers from industry leaders
Tutorials
1 hour per week
Course Expenses
£100 a year - including specific workshop materials
How Will I Be Assessed
You will be assessed through a mixture of coursework and controlled assessments / exams
Entry Requirements
4 GCSE's grade 4 or above including English and maths or equivalent
Required Experience
No prior experience is needed
How To Apply
You can apply online using the college website