ART & DESIGN - LEVEL 3

Level: Level 3

This Level 3 course in Art and Design is awarded by the University of Arts London, a top six world ranking university for art and design.

On our art and design courses we will challenge your creativity, providing you with the technical abilities and innovative thinking required to solve problems and produce original, exciting work.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Our art and design curriculum will allow you to research, experiment and develop ideas in lively and diverse creative environments. This is an exciting and immersive course that prepares you for degree study and a creative career in the future. Our programme is a chance for students to discover, experiment and explore across a wide range of disciplines. You will explore a range of subjects and learn specialist techniques through experimentation and risk-taking. This course will encourage you to move beyond your comfort zone and establish skills and processes that you will be able to apply independently in the future.

Initially the course is predominantly taught sessions and practiced techniques however as the course progresses a balance will be made between this and your own independent creative decisions. Our tutors will introduce you to a variety of approaches, opinions and techniques and you will be encouraged to stretch yourself and develop a broad and engaging portfolio of work.

The course comprises of a number of projects that lead towards a FMP (Final Major Project). Each project has a different technical and contextual focus and covers a range of materials and processes such as:

Drawing and Painting
Mixed Media
Mono Printing
Sculpture
Model making
Screen Printing
Constructed Textiles
Digital Art

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

Your learning will take place in state-of the-art facilities including a professional ceramics workshop, a specialist screen printing resource plus numerous PC and Mac suites. You will take part in formal lessons, demonstrations and practical workshops as well as live projects, work experience, visits, trips and talks.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Assessment is through coursework. You will complete 3 proprietary projects based on set themes throughout the year, then you will undertake a self-directed FMP (final major project) that will be internally assessed and externally moderated. Your progress will be monitored through various methods within these projects. At the end of the year your FMP project will be exhibited at the end of year awards ceremony.

HOW MUCH WILL THIS COURSE COST?

You will require a starter kit for your assignment work and personal projects. Resources are provided but it would be beneficial for you to have your own personal art kit. We have numerous trips, visits and events (local, national and international) throughout the year such as Liverpool and London plus opportunities to work on Live briefs with organisations such as the BBC and the NHS.

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

You will develop an individual approach to problem-solving and over the duration of the course you will produce work that will allow you to progress into your chosen specialist creative field. Typical progression routes at University are:

Architecture
Fine Art
Illustration
Graphic Design
Fashion Design
Fashion Promotion
Photography
Concept Art
Animation
Interior Design
Textile design
Surface Design

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You need five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 (A* - C). A GCSE at grade 4 (C) in either English Language or Maths with a minimum grade 3 (D) for the other subject. You’ll also need either a grade C (4) or above in an art related subject or a portfolio of work to show your artistic talent.