Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design Full Time

FT Registration Fee - £20.00

Please Note - These fees are for the 2016/17 Academic Year and are subject to change annually. Please note fees are payable for each year of study.

This course introduces a range of art and design disciplines, which enables you to make a choice of a specialist pathway to progress in the Creative Industries. You are able to gain in skills and confidence within a supportive environment created by well-qualified and committed staff, as well as having access to excellent facilities and resources.

The course offers you an opportunity to develop skills and visual awareness through a structured programme of drawing; painting and 3D work, with the emphasis on experimentation and exploration. The practical work is supported by a programme of Contextual Studies, enabling you to understand the place of art, craft and design in history and contemporary society. Regular visits to museums and galleries are undertaken. This course is equivalent to three AS levels.

5 GCSEs at grades A*- C including English, Maths and Art or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma at Merit grade in a creative related subject.

You will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of your art/ design work. You will also be required to undertake an initial assessment in literacy and numeracy to establish any support required.