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Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Ealing. Classes run at Ealing Green College, full-time over two years. You'll study four days a week in dedicated art and design studios, with access to industry-standard software including Adobe Creative Cloud. The course covers drawing, illustration, fine art, interior design, architecture, and graphic design. You'll build a portfolio throughout your studies and complete a Final Major Project in year two. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification with Functional Skills.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

You will need:

Four GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English and maths or A relevant Level 2 qualification and Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 2

You will alsohave an interview with our course tutors at enrolment, so we canensure the course is right for you.

We will also ask you to bringa portfolio of work, demonstrating your drawing and painting skills, including examples of observational drawing.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop foundational drawing skills that underpin all other areas of the course.
  • You'll explore a range of disciplines including illustration, fine art painting, interior design, architecture, and graphic design.
  • You'll use industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Cloud, in computer studio sessions.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work across different art and design specialisms.
  • You'll plan and complete a Final Major Project focused on your chosen area of interest.
  • You'll visit museums and galleries in London as part of your studies.
  • You'll present your work at a public exhibition at the end of the course.

How you will learn

You'll learn through timetabled studio sessions four days a week, including a weekly group tutorial with a personal tutor. Assessment is through coursework, portfolio development, and a Final Major Project in year two. The Extended Diploma is made up of two separate qualifications. You complete year one before being enrolled onto year two. You'll also attend an interview and bring a portfolio of work at enrolment.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring a portfolio of work to your enrolment interview, including examples of observational drawing and painting. Ealing Green 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, or digital platforms
  • Interior designer: plan and design interior spaces for clients
  • Visual artist: exhibit and sell original artwork
  • Art technician: support studio and gallery operations
  • Animator: create moving images for film, games, or online content
  • Art director: lead visual style for campaigns or publications

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art: degree-level study for those specialising in studio practice and exhibition.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design: degree route for those focused on visual communication and branding.
  • BA (Hons) Illustration: degree-level training for editorial, publishing, or commercial illustration.
  • BA (Hons) Interior Design: for those wanting to pursue spatial and interior design professionally.

This Diploma carries UCAS points, supporting direct university applications across art and design degree programmes.

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