Level 3 Art and Design Course in Guildford. Classes run at Activate Learning Guildford, full-time during the day. It's free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan may be available to help with costs. This two-year art and design qualification covers a range of creative mediums, helping you build a portfolio of work relevant to the creative industries. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and maths, plus evidence of your creative work.
Who this course is for
Do you want a career in the creative industries? The level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma offers you the opportunity to gain skills and understanding in a variety of creative mediums and create a portfolio of industry relevant skills. The UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication are qualifications for post-16 students looking to pursue a specialist career in the creative industries. The course will extend your creative potential and build strategies to allow you to get the most out of your creative studies. It is a fast-paced experience that will encourage you to develop confidence in your own ideas and build a substantial portfolio of work. You will develop your visual and practical skills through a range of project-based activities in specialist workshops and studios: Painting, Drawing and Sculpture 3D design, Graphic Design and Digital Processes, Screen Printing, Photography and Video. These include: Drawing skills, Photography, Printmaking, 3D/Sculpture, Textiles, Graphic Design, Painting, Animation, .. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Entry requirements
You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (example of work or portfolio).. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll develop skills across a range of creative mediums, including drawing, design, and visual communication.
You'll build a portfolio of work that reflects industry standards in the creative sector.
You'll explore art and design concepts, developing your own creative practice.
You'll study communication through visual and design-based approaches.
You'll learn to evaluate and refine your creative work through critical reflection.
You'll gain an understanding of professional contexts within the creative industries.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based practical work, projects, and creative assignments in the classroom. Assessment is portfolio-based, with your body of work demonstrating skills and development across the course. You may also complete written or reflective tasks alongside your practical projects. Teaching takes place during the day at the centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Activate Learning Guildford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic designer: create visual content for brands and media
Illustrator: produce artwork for publishing, advertising, and digital platforms
Art director: lead visual creative projects in agencies or studios
Photographer: work commercially or in editorial and creative contexts
Animator: produce motion graphics and animation for screen
Visual merchandiser: design retail displays and brand environments
Textile designer: create patterns and designs for fashion or interiors
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Graphic Design or Illustration: a degree-level route into specialist creative practice, building on your portfolio.
BA (Hons) Fine Art: for those wanting to develop an independent artistic practice at university level.
HND in Art and Design: a two-year higher education qualification if you want to progress without committing to a full degree straight away.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: a one-year course that prepares you for degree-level study in a specific creative discipline.
