Entry Level 3 Creative Industries Course in Dorchester – Dorchester Library and Learning Centre – Evening

Cost£201.00
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 3 Creative Industries Course in Dorchester. Evening classes run at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre on Thursday evenings, 6pm to 8:30pm. No previous drawing experience is needed. The course runs over 18 weeks and focuses on life drawing, using the human figure as your subject. You'll explore proportion, perspective, and composition, and experiment with different drawing media. Classes include demonstrations, group work, and individual coaching.

Who this course is for

This is a beginner's course and you may have no experience in the subject or very basic knowledge in the subject.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop foundational life drawing skills using the human figure as your subject.
  • You'll study the proportions of the human body and how to represent them accurately.
  • You'll explore perspective and how it applies to figure drawing.
  • You'll work with composition, considering how the human form sits within a picture.
  • You'll experiment with a variety of drawing media to find approaches that suit you.
  • You'll define your own personal goals within the subject through structured activities.

How you will learn

Classes are held in person at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre. Learning is structured around demonstrations, group coaching, and individual coaching. You'll complete activities designed to help you explore the subject and develop your skills. Assessment is through the Gateway Qualifications framework for the Award in Skills for Creative Industries (Entry 3).

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dorchester Library and Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Freelance illustrator or artist, working on commissions or personal projects.
  • Art technician, supporting studio or gallery environments.
  • Community arts worker, running creative sessions for local groups.
  • Visual merchandiser, using drawing and design skills in retail display.
  • Teaching assistant in art, supporting creative subjects in schools.

What you could study next

After this entry level creative industries qualification, you could move on to a Level 1 or Level 2 Award or Certificate in Art and Design. These build on your drawing skills and open doors to further study in fine art, illustration, or graphic design. A Level 3 qualification in Art and Design is the usual route into foundation or degree-level study at art college or university.