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Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Carlisle

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the creative process from start to finish. You'll work across areas including fine art, photography, illustration, graphic design, fashion, sculpture, and 3D design. Practical workshops, independent study, and theory sessions make up the week. You'll have access to print-making facilities, photography and film spaces, specialist lighting studios, and audio visual editing software. Entry requirements include five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, plus a portfolio.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn through creating; Art Design and Communication

Entry requirements

Please check Carlisle College website

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your creative practice across a range of disciplines including fine art, photography, and graphic design.
  • You'll experiment with materials, mediums, and techniques to build your own creative voice.
  • You'll work through the creative process from initial idea to finished outcome.
  • You'll respond to set briefs, developing skills in planning and presenting creative work.
  • You'll explore 3D design, illustration, fashion, and sculpture.
  • You'll build contextual and theoretical knowledge to support your practical work.
  • You'll engage with guest artist talks and enrichment activities.

How you will learn

Learning is delivered through practical workshops, independent study time, and theory and contextual sessions. You'll also take part in enrichment activities and guest artist talks, with regular tutorials to support your progress. Assessment is through your creative portfolio and responses to set briefs, building a body of work across the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College 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
  • Photographer: work in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography
  • Fashion designer: design clothing and accessories for retail or independent labels
  • Art technician: support creative departments in schools or colleges
  • Visual merchandiser: design in-store displays for retail environments
  • Animator: create moving images for film, games, or online content

What you could study next

This level 3 art and design qualification is a recognised route into higher education. Many learners go on to a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4) before applying to a degree. You could also apply directly to a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Illustration, or Fashion Design at university. University of the Arts London offers degree programmes that build directly on this kind of creative foundation.

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