Level 3 Art and Design Course in Doncaster. Classes run full-time at Doncaster College, five days a week during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and personal circumstances. This art and design qualification is equivalent to 1.5 A levels and takes one year to complete. The course focuses on photography, taught by staff who are currently active in the industry.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Applied General Diploma will introduce you to the skills needed to enter in to the photography profession. The teaching team are still currently active in the industry bringing with them real life experience and opportunities to the classroom environment. The course is equivalent to 1.5 A levels.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll develop core art and design skills across a range of creative disciplines.
You'll build practical photography skills, from composition to image-making.
You'll explore professional techniques used in the photography industry.
You'll produce a portfolio of creative work to demonstrate your skills.
You'll learn to analyse and respond to visual ideas and creative briefs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions led by tutors who are currently working in the industry. Teaching draws on real professional experience and practice. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio work, building a body of evidence over the year. You'll receive feedback throughout to develop your skills and ideas.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Photographer: work in portrait, commercial, or editorial photography
Graphic designer: create visual content for print and digital media
Art technician: support artists and designers in studios or colleges
Visual merchandiser: design in-store displays for retail brands
Creative assistant: support teams in advertising or design agencies
Illustrator: produce artwork for publishing, media, or marketing
What you could study next
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3): a one-year studio course that prepares you for a degree in art or design.
BA (Hons) Photography or Fine Art: a degree at university, for which this Diploma gives you the equivalent of 1.5 A levels toward your application.
Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design): an alternative higher education entry route, also available at Doncaster College.
