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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Norwich

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time over two years. It's free if you're 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before your course starts. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers creative practice across art, design and communication. You'll develop skills in areas including game design and development, alongside broader visual and design disciplines. The qualification is graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction. A Distinction is worth 168 UCAS points, the same as three A Levels at A* grade.

You'll finish with the Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication, awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

Students study the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice over two years. They are designed to provide post-16 students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress into further, higher education and training or employment. The Extended Diploma are graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction, with the Distinction grade being worth 168 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 full A Levels at A* grade). This course is tailored towards students interests in Game Design & Development processes, 3D modelling, Asset creation, Game Mechanics and Systems Design, Game Narrative Design, Level Design, UI Design and Game Audio Production. Follow @ccn.games on Instagram for updates and examples of current student work and enrichment activities.

Entry requirements

Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Computer Science, Graphics, Media or another related creative discipline.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in game design and development.
  • You'll explore visual communication and design principles.
  • You'll create a portfolio of practical creative work.
  • You'll study art and design in a professional context.
  • You'll build knowledge of digital and graphic design processes.
  • You'll develop your own creative voice and practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practice, projects, and coursework. Assessment is portfolio-based, with your work graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction. Classes are delivered in person at City College Norwich during the day. There are no written exams; your creative output and development are assessed throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands and media.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, games, and advertising.
  • Game designer, develops concepts and visuals for digital games.
  • Web designer, builds and designs websites and digital experiences.
  • Art director, leads visual style on creative projects.
  • Multimedia artist, works across digital and print platforms.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or Game Design at university, building on your UCAS points from this qualification.
  • A degree in Fine Art or Creative Arts, for those who want to develop a broader studio practice.
  • A Higher National Diploma in a specialist creative subject, a shorter route into higher-level study.
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