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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Peterlee – East Durham College Peterlee Campus

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Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. East Durham College lists a fee of £5,238 if you're not eligible. Contact East Durham College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Peterlee. Classes run at East Durham College Peterlee Campus, full-time during the day.

The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your circumstances. You'll explore a broad range of creative disciplines over 36 weeks per year, across two years. Units cover fine art principles, 3D sculpture, design for advertising, and photography. You choose specialist areas that match your creative interests.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Art and Design at Level 3, awarded by OCR.

Who this course is for

This course covers a wide range of optional specialist units such as Fine Art principles; 3D sculpture; Design for advertising, photography and leads to the successful completion of the Extended Diploma after two years.

Entry requirements

For learners who have recently been in education the entry requirements are five A*- C grades at GCSE, including Maths and English, a BTEC level 2 qualification in art and design or another related level 2 vocational qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in fine art principles and drawing.
  • You'll create 3D sculpture and explore spatial design.
  • You'll study design for advertising and visual communication.
  • You'll practise photography techniques and image-making.
  • You'll build a professional creative portfolio.
  • You'll work across specialist units chosen to suit your interests.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects, practical workshops, and classroom sessions. Assessment is mainly through coursework and a portfolio of creative work. You'll complete assignments and projects that show your skills across your chosen specialist units. There is no written exam for most units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Peterlee Campus 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, advertising, and digital platforms.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
  • Fashion designer, designs clothing and accessories for retail or independent labels.
  • Visual merchandiser, plans and builds in-store displays for retailers.
  • Art and design technician, supports studios, galleries, or college departments.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Fashion, or Photography at university, building on your Extended Diploma.
  • A Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course that prepares you for specialist degree study.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in a creative subject, offered at many colleges as an alternative to a full degree.
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